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Watford host Southampton at Vicarage Road on Sunday, 16 August 2026 in the EFL Championship (matchday 1).
Southampton have won three of the last five meetings — the most recent, in February 2026, finished Southampton 1–0 Watford (Championship).
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Southampton Vicarage Road
Recent meetings
- 7 Feb 2026 Southampton 1–0 Watford Championship
- 30 Aug 2025 Watford 2–2 Southampton Championship
- 13 Apr 2024 Southampton 3–2 Watford Championship
- 6 Feb 2024 Southampton 3–0 Watford FA Cup
- 28 Jan 2024 Watford 1–1 Southampton FA Cup
Watford vs Southampton Best Odds
| Watford | Draw | Southampton | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.65 | 3.70 | 2.16 | Bet with our partners → |
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Watford vs Southampton Prediction
Southampton to win 45%
The match-winner market rates Southampton clear favourites on the road: consensus across 6 bookmakers puts them at roughly 45% implied probability, 18 points ahead of Watford, with a best available price of 2.16. Derived from published odds — not betting advice.
Best available price on this tip: 2.16 — see the odds comparison.