Swansea vs Watford Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 23 Aug 2025

Championship Betting Preview: Swansea vs Watford

Swansea host Watford in this Championship match at Swansea.com Stadium, with kick-off set for 19:30 on Saturday 23 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

We Expect Swans to Deliver the Goods

Swansea look like the bet to place on the Full-Time Result market, especially as odds of 1.98 are available. Back our value selection with confidence when they clash with Watford.

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Watford Won Previous H2H Clash

Swansea City landed a home win in their last game, overcoming Sheffield United by a 1-0 scoreline at Swansea.com Stadium. The Swans enjoyed 56% possession and managed four shots on target, with Ronald Pereira netting the winner in the 66th minute.

Watford claimed a home win in their previous game. A 2-1 victory occurred against Queens Park Rangers at Vicarage Road. Paulo Pezzolano's men were restricted to 46% possession and had four shots on goal, while Luca Kjerrumgaard netted twice.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 1-0 in favour of home side Watford when they last played Swansea, with the clash taking place at Vicarage Road. The past 9 H2H meetings have resulted in four wins apiece along with a draw.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
7	Swansea	5	2	2	1	6	4	2	6:4	8
17	Watford	5	1	2	2	5	6	-1	5:6	5

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Swansea have 6 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 9.5 attempts. The South Wales side have averaged 53.7% possession and 3.7 corners per match, with their opponents getting 0.8 goals from 3.2 shots on goal, 7.4 attempts and 4.8 corners.

Harry Darling is the top scorer with 3 goals, while Ronald Pereira, Ji-Sung Eom and Zan Vipotnik each have 2. The leading assistor is Josh Tymon with 3.

Watford have won 2, lost 6 and drawn 2, with an average of 9.0 attempts, 2.9 shots on goal and 0.8 goals. The Hornets average 52.3% possession, 5.4 corners in their favour and 3.3 corners against, while 1.2 goals have been conceded from 4.6 shots on goal and 9.5 attempts.

Moussa Sissoko is top scorer on 3, with Luca Kjerrumgaard and Mamadou Doumbia next on 2. Imran Louza has managed to clock up 5 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Swansea confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Lawrence Vigouroux (GK), Josh Key, Ben Cabango, Cameron Burgess, Josh Tymon, Goncalo Franco, Ethan Galbraith, Ronald Pereira, Malick Junior Yalcouye, Ji-Sung Eom, Liam Cullen.

Watford confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Egil Selvik (GK), James Abankwah, Kevin Keben, Hector Kyprianou, Jeremy Ngakia, Marc Bola, Edo Kayembe, Max Alleyne, Moussa Sissoko, Nestory Irankunda, Luca Kjerrumgaard.

Swansea vs Watford Prediction & Betting Tips

The Swansea vs Watford betting tips feature sharp analysis across major markets, including a key match prediction, our best corners bet, player prop picks, correct score guidance and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

We believe that Swansea are excellent value at 1.98 when it comes to this Championship encounter. The odds look really attractive and we’re confident of landing a return here.

The latest Championship team news and current form are always useful information when it comes to providing football betting tips. It’s also important to pay attention to the available stats so that we make the best picks.

Key Swansea vs Watford league stats:

• Swansea have won 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• Swansea have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• Watford have lost their last 6 games on the road.
• Watford have lost 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Watford have lost 12 of their last 20 games on the road.

Swansea to Win Probability

If you go by the best football betting sites, our pick has a 50.5% chance of delivering a return. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

The Match Result & Total market provides bettors with a great alternative at bigger odds. It gives you the chance to back Swansea along with a certain number of goals being scored.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Swansea 1 - 0 Watford

We’re betting on Swansea to secure a 1-0 winning scoreline. Odds of 6.40 can be taken and it’s great fun to predict a correct score and hopefully land a winner.

Player Prop Picks

Corners Prediction

Swansea Under 4.5 Corners

Swansea have had under 4.5 corners in 8 of the past 10 games, while the previous four Watford matches have involved them conceding less than 4.5 corners. There is value when it comes to going under the Swansea Team Corners line and this is available at 2.10.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Swansea

Total

8.50 3.70 4.80

Home

9.20 4.30 4.90

Away

9.20 4.10 5.10

Watford

Total

8.70 5.40 3.30

Home

10.50 6.10 4.40

Away

8.60 4.00 4.60

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Total Corners

Swansea Corners

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Swansea vs Watford Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Swansea Trading at Shorter Odds Than Watford

Swansea City are regarded as having a 52% chance of winning this Championship clash in the eyes of the bookies. It means that their current betting odds are 1.91. Watford are the 3.90 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

The Asian Handicap -0.5 option is the same as a win on the 1x2 market. Swansea are 1.93 when it comes to this selection, with their opponents Watford +0.5 at 1.87 which means the draw is also included with this pick.

Under 2.5 Goals is currently the betting favourite and a bet on this option would mean you need no more than two goals to be scored. Both Teams to Score No is available at 1.78 for anyone expecting at least one side to draw a blank.

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Bobby Wales Favourite to Score the First Goal

Those interested in favourite Bobby Wales to find the net first can get 6.00, while the Anytime Goalscorer angle could hold more appeal and this is 3.30.

Swansea Bidding to Stay Strong at Home

Swansea are unbeaten in the last six games at Swansea.com Stadium. The Swans have seven wins, two losses and one draw in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 0.70.

Watford have been defeated in six straight away matches. Paulo Pezzolano's team have recorded seven losses, two draws and one win in the previous 10 away games, scoring an average of 0.70 goals per match and conceding 1.30.

Swansea overcame Watford 1-0 when the sides last met at Swansea.com Stadium. In the previous 4 H2H games at Swansea.com Stadium, we have seen three Swansea victories and one Watford win.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Swansea Home Stats		7-1-2	2.30	1.60	0.70	4	6	2	8
Watford Away Stats		1-2-7	2.00	0.70	1.30	5	5	5	5

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Swansea vs Watford Lineups & Team News

Double-check the Swansea vs Watford team news before placing your bets. We’ll bring you the expected and confirmed lineups for the Championship along with up-to-date injury news.

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