In the Championship on March 17, Watford will face Wrexham. According to the 1X2 odds, a Watford victory is priced at 2.22, a win for Wrexham at 3.14, and a draw at 3.34. The probabilities in percentages are distributed as follows: Watford - 42.16%, draw - 28.03%, Wrexham - 29.81%. Watford is slightly favored, but Wrexham is not far behind, promising a competitive match. Both teams have shown similar performance levels in recent games, which is reflected in the odds for the totals.
In their last five matches, Watford has recorded the following results: lost to Stoke City 1-3 on March 14, drew with Sheffield Wednesday 1-1 on March 10, defeated Bristol City 2-1 on February 27, lost to Ipswich Town 0-2 on February 24, and won against Derby County 2-0 on February 21. Wrexham in the same period defeated Swansea City 2-0 (March 13), lost to Hull City 1-2 (March 10), lost to Chelsea 2-4 (March 7), beat Charlton Athletic 1-0 (February 28), and Portsmouth 2-1 (February 24). In their last head-to-head on December 13, 2025, the teams drew 2-2. Additional stats show Watford with an average possession of 50%, 2.4 yellow cards, 11 fouls, and 1 offside per game; Wrexham has 43% possession, 1.2 yellows, 10.4 fouls, and 2 offsides. This indicates slightly better discipline from Wrexham and a more active defense from Watford.
In the last five matches, Watford has an average total of 2.6 goals, while Wrexham has 3. Watford scores 1.2 and concedes 1.4 per game, Wrexham scores 1.6 and concedes 1.4. For over 2.5 goals: Watford has 2 out of 5, Wrexham 3 out of 5. In the first half over 1.5 goals occurred once in 5 for Watford, and 3 out of 5 for Wrexham; in the second half, Watford had 3 out of 5, Wrexham 2 out of 5. Goal intervals: Watford often scores late (76-90 minute, 50%) and concedes in the same interval (67%). Wrexham frequently scores between 16-30 and 76-90 (43% each) and concedes most often at the end of the first half (31-45, 43%). Both teams regularly score and concede, especially in the second half, as supported by their average totals. Both teams have an attacking profile, and the frequency of over 2.5 goals for both sides supports this. In this match, expecting a high-scoring game is logical, and betting on over 2.5 goals at 1.97 seems justified.
Watford averages 4 corners per match, Wrexham 5.4. For over 9.5 corners: Watford has 2 out of 5, Wrexham 4 out of 5. The closest total based on averages is 9.5, with odds for over 9.5 corners at 1.78 and under 9.5 at 1.93. Watford is favored in corner outcomes with odds of 1.56. Given that both teams often win many corners, betting on over 9.5 corners seems logical. Notably, Wrexham has surpassed this total in four of their last five matches, supporting the trend of numerous set-pieces.
Sportwars.net Prediction for Watford vs Wrexham, 17.03.2026 - Over 2.5 goals, odds 1.97. Correct score: 2:1, odds 8.00.


