Prediction for match Southampton — Watford, 07.02.2026

Odds and Match Outcome Probabilities

In the Championship clash between Southampton and Watford, scheduled for February 7, 2026, bookmakers have marked Southampton as the favorite. The odds for a Southampton win are set at 1.86, a draw is at 3.64, and a Watford victory is at 3.92. The outcome probabilities are distributed as follows: Southampton win - 50.37%, draw - 25.74%, Watford win - 23.90%. This distribution reflects Southampton's advantage in current form and recent results, as well as a higher attacking efficiency compared to their opponent. The betting line also includes odds on totals, both teams to score, and individual performances, allowing for optimal betting options on the match.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Southampton has an average possession of 53.8%, receives 1.8 yellow cards, commits 11.6 fouls, and is caught offside 2.2 times per game. Watford, over the same period, maintains 54.4% possession, receives 2 yellow cards, commits 8 fouls, and is caught offside 0.6 times. In their last three matches, Southampton defeated Stoke City 2-0, drew with Portsmouth 1-1, and beat Sheffield United 1-0. Watford's last three games ended in a 0-0 draw with Hull City, a 0-2 loss to Swansea City, and a 1-1 draw with Blackburn Rovers. In their head-to-head on August 30, 2025, the teams played to a 2-2 draw, adding intrigue to the upcoming encounter.

How Many Goals in Southampton vs Watford Match

According to the total goals statistics from the last 5 matches, Southampton has seen the over 2.5 goals line twice, with three matches going under. Watford has not exceeded the 2.5 goals line in any of their last five games, all ending under. The average number of goals in Southampton's matches during this period is 2.6, with the team scoring 1.6 and conceding 1 goal per game. Watford shows low scoring with an average of 1.6 goals per match, scoring only 0.4 and conceding 1.2. By halves, Southampton's matches have seen the over 1.5 goals line twice in both the first and second halves, while Watford's matches have seen it once in the first half and three times in the second. Southampton most frequently scores between the 46th and 60th minutes (40%), while Watford splits their peaks between the 16-30 and 76-90 minutes (50% each). In terms of goals conceded, Southampton has an even distribution across four segments of the first and early second half (25% each), while Watford most frequently concedes between the 61st and 75th and 76th and 90th minutes (33% each). Considering Watford's low scoring and Southampton's moderate performance, a bet on under 3.0 total goals seems justified, especially given that all five of Watford's recent matches have been low-scoring. The odds for under 3.0 total goals are 1.53.

Corners: Numbers and Potential Bets

Southampton averages 5.2 corners over 5 matches, while Watford averages 6. Regarding the frequency of over 9.5 corners, Southampton has played over in 3 out of 5, and Watford in 4 out of 5. The total corners line closest to the sum of average values (11.2) is 10.5: over 10.5 corners is at 1.92, and under 10.5 is at 1.82. For the outcome on corners, Southampton is the favorite with odds of 1.53. In this situation, considering the attacking activity of both teams in this aspect and the frequent occurrence of high corner totals in their matches, betting on over 10.5 corners is logical.