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Swansea vs Watford Prediction

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Published: 31 Aug 2026Updated: 09 Sept 2026, 10:05

Match preview

Swansea City host Watford in a Championship clash at the Swansea.com Stadium today at 21:45. The Welsh side have made an impressive start to the season, collecting seven points from three matches and sitting third in the table. Watford remain unbeaten but occupy ninth place with five points. Swansea's recent form has been particularly convincing, highlighted by a 3-0 demolition of Derby County in their last outing. Watford, meanwhile, have drawn their last two matches and will face a stern test on the road against an in-form opponent.

Form and Head-to-Head

Swansea have won five of their last ten home matches, averaging 1.26 goals for and 1.00 against. Watford's away record tells a different story: three wins from ten, with 1.23 goals scored but 1.64 conceded. The head-to-head record favours the hosts, who have lost only once in their last five meetings with Watford across all competitions. Swansea's recent 2-1 victory over Watford in January 2021 exemplifies their ability to get results against this opponent at home.

Best Bet

Swansea are the pick to take all three points. The hosts' strong start to the season, combined with home advantage and superior recent form, makes them the more convincing proposition. Watford have shown defensive vulnerabilities away from home and squad depth concerns following summer departures. A Swansea win is available at 1.88 with Melbet, 1.9 with 1xBet, 1.84 with 1Win, and 1.85 with Mostbet.

Odds to Watch

The draw is priced at 3.6 with Melbet and 1Win, 3.56 with 1xBet, and 3.53 with Mostbet. A Watford away win is available at 3.88 with Melbet, 3.84 with 1xBet, 4.0 with 1Win, and 3.76 with Mostbet. Given the contrasting form and home advantage, the Swansea win represents the most compelling option in the match odds market.

Swansea vs Watford Odds

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1xBet1.883.583.90Place a bet
Best odds1.883.583.90
Average1.883.583.90
Lowest odds1.883.583.90
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1X2 prediction for Swansea vs Watford

Date and time 1 September 2026 at 21:45

1X211.8845%
DC1/X90%
BTTSYes50%
1 45%X 45%2 10%

Double chance : Swansea or draw

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Swansea vs Watford Odds statistic

Average rates from the last stored matches for each team.

SwanseaSwanseaLast matchesWatfordWatford
80%Over 0.5 goals100%
40%Over 1.5 goals80%
40%Over 2.5 goals40%
0%Over 3.5 goals20%
20%BTTS80%
20%Last 5 BTTS80%

Head to Head SwanseaWatford

In the last 8 meetings, Swansea hold the edge — 4 wins for Swansea, 2 for Watford, 2 draws.

50% W425% D — 225% W2
  • Watford0:2Swansea
    Championship · 31 Jan 2026
  • Swansea1:1Watford
    Championship · 23 Aug 2025
  • Watford1:0Swansea
    Championship · 12 Mar 2025
  • Swansea1:0Watford
    Championship · 05 Nov 2024
  • Watford1:1Swansea
    Championship · 06 Mar 2024
  • Swansea0:1Watford
    Championship · 24 Oct 2023
  • Swansea4:0Watford
    Championship · 30 Dec 2022
  • Watford1:2Swansea
    Championship · 05 Oct 2022
100%Over 0.5100%
63%Over 1.563%
25%Over 2.525%
38%BTTS38%
75%Swansea over 0.563%

Betting profits Swansea vs Watford

Historical P/L if you backed each side on the main markets in their recent matches.

Swansea

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Match statistics

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SwanseaLast matches Swansea

Swansea are in a strong run: 3 wins in the last 5 matches, scoring 1.2 goals per game.

60% W320% D — 120% L1
  • Derby0:3Swansea
    WChampionship · 29 Aug 2026
  • Swansea0:0Sheffield Utd
    DChampionship · 22 Aug 2026
  • Stoke City1:2Swansea
    WChampionship · 15 Aug 2026
  • Swansea0:1Birmingham
    LLeague Cup · 08 Aug 2026
  • Swansea1:0Leganes
    WFriendlies Clubs · 01 Aug 2026

Statistics for the last 5 games

Matches
5
Wins
3
Draws
1
Losses
1
Goals / game
1.2
Over 1.5
40%
Over 2.5
40%
BTTS
20%

WatfordLast matches Watford

In the last 5 matches Watford have 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 losses. BTTS landed in 80% of those games.

40% W240% D — 220% L1
  • Watford1:1West Ham
    DChampionship · 29 Aug 2026
  • Watford1:5Peterborough
    LLeague Cup · 25 Aug 2026
  • Wrexham1:1Watford
    DChampionship · 22 Aug 2026
  • Watford2:1Southampton
    WChampionship · 16 Aug 2026
  • Watford1:0Crawley Town
    WLeague Cup · 08 Aug 2026

Statistics for the last 5 games

Matches
5
Wins
2
Draws
2
Losses
1
Goals / game
1.2
Over 1.5
80%
Over 2.5
40%
BTTS
80%

Swansea vs Watford Standings

#TeamMPWDLGDiffPts
1SwanseaSwansea53207-1611
2MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough53118-5310
3QPRQPR53117-4310
4Bristol CityBristol City53119-7210
5West BromWest Brom53118-6210
6CharltonCharlton53116-7-110
7MillwallMillwall530210-829
8West HamWest Ham522111-748
9WolvesWolves522113-1038
10BirminghamBirmingham51407-617
11WrexhamWrexham51316-426
12NorwichNorwich52038-806
13Stoke CityStoke City52038-9-16
14PortsmouthPortsmouth52037-8-16
15Sheffield UtdSheffield Utd51316-7-16
16BlackburnBlackburn51226-7-15
17WatfordWatford51224-6-25
18LincolnLincoln51224-6-25
19SouthamptonSouthampton522111-654
20DerbyDerby51135-10-54
21BoltonBolton51134-9-54
22CardiffCardiff50326-9-33
23PrestonPreston51045-10-53
24BurnleyBurnley50236-12-62
League position 1 / 24Comparative team statisticsLeague position 17 / 24
360%Wins20%1
240%Draws40%2
00%Losses40%2
7100%Goals scored57%4
117%Goals conceded100%6
11100%Points45%5

Season statistic Swansea vs Watford

SwanseaSwansea

  • Matches played 3
  • Won home / away 0 / 2
  • Lost home / away 0 / 0
  • Goals scored 5 (1.7)
  • Goals conceded 1 (0.3)
  • Clean sheets 2
  • Failed to score 1

WatfordWatford

  • Matches played 3
  • Won home / away 1 / 0
  • Lost home / away 0 / 0
  • Goals scored 4 (1.3)
  • Goals conceded 3 (1.0)
  • Clean sheets 0
  • Failed to score 0

Match details

  • Status Match Finished
  • Venue Swansea.com Stadium, Swansea
  • Referee Edward Duckworth, England

Lineups

SwanseaSwansea · 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  1. L. Vigouroux
  2. J. Key
  3. F. Lissah
  4. S. Welsh
  5. J. Tymon
  6. M. Stamenic
  7. J. Opoku
  8. E. Just
  9. S. Eustaquio
  10. Eom Ji-Sung
  11. A. Idah

Bench

  1. A. Fisher
  2. C. Heywood
  3. J. Seelt
  4. M. Widell
  5. T. Iorpenda
  6. T. Woodward
  7. J. Fulton
  8. Z. Vipotnik
  9. M. K. Yeo

WatfordWatford · 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  1. F. Ravaglia
  2. O. H. Traore
  3. M. Pollock
  4. K. Keben
  5. J. Zemura
  6. E. Kayembe
  7. H. Kyprianou
  8. O. Maamma
  9. I. Bravo
  10. A. Nabizada
  11. M. Doumbia

Bench

  1. S. Walker
  2. D. Bachmann
  3. A. Eames
  4. M. Payero
  5. E. Bove
  6. B. Mlacic
  7. R. Vata
  8. L. Kjerrumgaard
  9. M. Adu Poku

Injuries and suspensions

SwanseaSwansea

  • C. BurgessMissing Fixture. Achilles Tendon Injury
  • B. CabangoMissing Fixture. Inactive
  • G. FrancoMissing Fixture. Ankle Injury
  • C. BurgessMissing Fixture. Achilles Tendon Injury
  • B. CabangoMissing Fixture. Inactive
  • G. FrancoMissing Fixture. Ankle Injury

WatfordWatford

  • T. AkomeahMissing Fixture. Lacking Match Fitness
  • K. BaahMissing Fixture. Knock
  • M. BolaMissing Fixture. Hamstring Injury
  • J. GrievesMissing Fixture. Lacking Match Fitness
  • J. NgakiaMissing Fixture. Thigh Injury
  • T. AkomeahMissing Fixture. Lacking Match Fitness
  • K. BaahMissing Fixture. Knock
  • M. BolaMissing Fixture. Hamstring Injury

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