ChampionshipMatchday 12

Wolves vs Watford: prediction, tips and stats

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Our tips

Tip in 10d 8h

For matches from 3 pm UK time we publish the tips at noon, for earlier ones 3 hours before kick-off.

The match in numbers

1X2EloWolves181257%76%Draw23%15%Watford148519%9%
Goalsattack/defenceBTTS53%O2.551%|exp. goals 1.7 : 1.0
H2Hlast 5 meetings
  1. Wolves4:0WatfordW
  2. Watford0:2WolvesW
  3. Watford2:1WolvesL
  4. Wolves2:0WatfordW
  5. Watford1:2WolvesW
Wolves's record: 4 wins, 0 draws, 1 loss2.8 goals per match
Cornersleague corners10.5league 10.4under 10.5: 53%Expected corners: 10.5 in this match, 10.4 on average in the league.In this league 54% of matches end under 10.5 corners.
Yellow cardsleague yellows4.0league 3.8over 3.5: 56%Expected yellow cards: 4.0 in this match, 3.8 on average in the league.In this league 51% of matches end over 3.5 yellow cards.Chance of a red card in this match: 10%.
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Prediction: result and goals

Modelno odds, our statistical modelAttack/defenceour attack and defence ratings of the teams
Expected goals
Model1.9 : 1.0total 2.9Attack/defence1.7 : 1.0total 2.7
Wolves : Watford
Most likely scores
Model1-111%1-010%2-110%2-010%0-0—0-1—3-16%Attack/defence1-112%1-011%2-110%2-010%0-07%0-16%3-1—
ModelAttack/defence1-11-111%1-112%1-01-010%1-011%2-12-110%2-110%2-02-010%2-010%0-00-0—0-07%0-10-1—0-16%3-13-16%3-1—
OutcomeModelAttack/defence
1X – home team avoid defeat81%78%78%
12 – no draw77%75%75%
1 – Wolves win57%53% · Elo 76%53%· Elo 76%
X2 – away team avoid defeat43%47%47%
X – draw23%25% · Elo 15%25%· Elo 15%
2 – Watford win19%22% · Elo 9%22%· Elo 9%
Attack vs defence
Wolves attack vs Watford defenceattack1540defence1462+78 pts to the attack
Watford attack vs Wolves defenceattack1431defence1510−79 pts to the attack

1500 = league average, +100 pts = 1.2x the goals scored (attack) or 1.2x fewer conceded (defence). A description of both teams' strength turned into goals, not a tip: the model knows nothing of line-ups or motivation.

Shots on target, fouls, offsides

Shots on targetleague average
Under 8.5 · 55%likely more than usual in the leagueunderover 45%
We expect 8.3 in this match, 8.1 on average in the league.
LineChance of overLeague
7.559%56%
8.545%40%
9.533%31%
10.523%20%
Both teams combined. Main line in bold.
Each team on its own
Wolveswe expect 5.1, league average 4.5 · chance of over 4.5: 57%
Watfordwe expect 3.5, league average 3.6 · chance of over 3.5: 45%
Foulsleague average
Over 20.5 · 58%likely more than usual in the leagueunder 42%over
We expect 22.0 in this match, 20.3 on average in the league.
LineChance of overLeague
19.565%56%
20.558%46%
21.551%37%
22.544%33%
Both teams combined. Main line in bold.
Each team on its own
Wolveswe expect 10.5, league average 9.7 · chance of over 9.5: 59%
Watfordwe expect 11.7, league average 10.6 · chance of over 10.5: 60%
Offsidesleague average
Over 3.5 · 53%close to the league averageunder 47%over
We expect 3.8 in this match, 3.7 on average in the league.
LineChance of overLeague
2.573%66%
3.553%50%
4.534%32%
5.520%19%
Both teams combined. Main line in bold.
Each team on its own
Wolveswe expect 2.2, league average 1.9 · chance of over 1.5: 63%
Watfordwe expect 1.7, league average 1.8 · chance of over 1.5: 49%

Counts cover 90 minutes, extra time excluded. Bookmakers settle on the league's official statistics, which can differ from ours by one.

Worth knowing before kick-off

  • Watford: 4 defeats in a row
  • Wolves: newly promoted
  • Wolves: 4 days since the last match, 4 matches in the last 14 days.
  • Watford: 7 days since the last match, 3 matches in the last 14 days.

League form

League position

#TeamPWDLGoalsPts
9Wolves942316:1414
22Watford102268:198
Full league table

Frequently asked questions

Who will win Wolves vs Watford?

Wolves are the favourites. Chances: Wolves win 57%, draw 23%, Watford win 19%. No odds for this match: chances from our statistical model.

How many goals will there be in Wolves vs Watford?

Expected goals: 2.9 (Wolves 1.9, Watford 1.0). Most likely score: 1-1.

When is Wolves vs Watford?

The Championship match kicks off 24 October 2026, 15:00 (UK time).