Watford v Blackburn prediction
Team pages: Watford · Blackburn · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Watford v Blackburn, Championship on Wed, 25 Nov 2026 19:45 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Watford host Blackburn in the Championship on Wednesday 25 November (kick-off 19:45 UK).
The key numbers
12 of Blackburn’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (80%). Both teams scored in 12 of Blackburn’s last 15 results in all competitions (80%).
Blackburn have scored in seven consecutive matches in all competitions.
Form and the table
Eight of Watford’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (53%). Both teams scored in eight of Watford’s last 15 results in all competitions (53%). At home, Watford have four wins, one draw and four defeats in their last 9 home matches in all competitions — 1.44 points per game, scoring 1.11 and conceding 2.00. Watford have scored 10 goals, the fifth-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Watford have conceded 19 goals, the sixth-most (shared) of the 24 clubs.
Away from home, Blackburn have three wins, three draws and two defeats in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 1.50 points per game, scoring 1.63 and conceding 1.38. Blackburn have scored 17 goals, the ninth-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Blackburn have conceded 16 goals, the 12th-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs.
Watford (20th) and Blackburn (10th) are four points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Blackburn the stronger side, 216 rating points above Watford (Blackburn 1497, Watford 1281, after at least 241 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
Blackburn are unbeaten in the last three meetings with Watford. The most recent meeting, on 24 January 2026, finished Blackburn 1–1 Watford.
Team news
Predicted Watford XI (4-2-3-1): F. Ravaglia, M. Pollock, K. Keben, S. Coulibaly, J. Zemura, H. Kyprianou, E. Kayembe, I. Bravo, O. Maamma, M. Payero, M. Doumbia — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Hector Kyprianou (3.5 per match over 13 appearances, one goal) and Marc Bola (3.4 per match over four appearances, one goal) have been Watford’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Watford (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Hector Kyprianou averages 0.6 key passes per 90 over 1411 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last 10 appearances.
Predicted Blackburn XI (4-2-3-1): B. Tóth, S. McLoughlin, T. Atcheson, R. Alebiosu, H. Carter, S. Morsy, K. Montgomery, O. Afolayan, R. Morishita, T. Cantwell, A. Guðjohnsen — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Oladapo Afolayan (4.2 per match over 13 appearances, five goals and two assists) and Kristi Montgomery (4.1 per match over 13 appearances, one goal and one assist) have been Blackburn’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Blackburn (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Oladapo Afolayan averages 0.8 key passes per 90 over 908 minutes, with a key pass in three of the last 10 appearances. Kristi Montgomery averages 0.7 key passes per 90 over 1007 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last 10 appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · Championship · Vicarage Road
- Head-to-head (last 6): Watford 2 · draws 1 · Blackburn 3 · 1.83 goals/game
- Recent form: Watford 1W 0D 4L · Blackburn 3W 1D 1L
Watford v Blackburn (Championship): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 17 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Watford for / against | Line | Blackburn for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 0.75 for · 2 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.5 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 3.75 for · 4.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 7.25 for · 5.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 12.63 for · 16.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 11.88 for · 15.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4.25 for · 6.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4 for · 3.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 11.38 for · 11.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 9.88 for · 11.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.63 for · 2.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.25 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
Watford
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Doumbia n 8 | 57.9 | 2.3 | 0 | — |
| M. Payero n 8 | 47 | 1.7 | 1.7 | — |
| Rocco Vata n 8 | 28 | 1.6 | 0.4 | — |
| E. Kayembe n 8 | 84.4 | 1.5 | 1.1 | — |
| E. Bove n 8 | 59.1 | 1.5 | 1.5 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Payero n 8 | 47 | 3.1 | 0.7 |
| M. Boadu n 8 | 27 | 2.5 | 0.8 |
| M. Doumbia n 8 | 57.9 | 1.9 | 1.2 |
| Rocco Vata n 8 | 28 | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| E. Kayembe n 8 | 84.4 | 1.5 | 0.5 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amin Nabizada n 8 | 45.1 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Rocco Vata n 8 | 28 | 0 | 0.4 |
| M. Boadu n 8 | 27 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Iker Bravo n 8 | 65.1 | 0 | 0.3 |
| E. Kayembe n 8 | 84.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| E. Bove n 8 | 59.1 | 2.7 |
| Albert Eames n 5 | 44.8 | 2.4 |
| K. Diatta n 8 | 82.6 | 2.3 |
| O. Maamma n 8 | 57.5 | 2.3 |
| M. Payero n 8 | 47 | 2.2 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| F. Ravaglia n 8 | 90 | 4.6 |
Blackburn
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gady Beyuku n 8 | 46.5 | 2.4 | 0.5 | — |
| J. Garrett n 8 | 37.9 | 1.8 | 1.8 | — |
| A. Kargbo n 8 | 26.1 | 1.7 | 0.9 | — |
| O. Afolayan n 8 | 69.6 | 1.5 | 2.6 | — |
| Sam Morsy n 8 | 83.5 | 1.3 | 0.9 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Fevrier n 8 | 36.1 | 4 | 1.2 |
| A. Kargbo n 8 | 26.1 | 2.6 | 0.9 |
| O. Afolayan n 8 | 69.6 | 2.3 | 1.5 |
| Lucas Pasquoto n 8 | 32.3 | 2.1 | 0.3 |
| A. Guðjohnsen n 8 | 58.8 | 1.9 | 1 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Guðjohnsen n 8 | 58.8 | 1 | 0.2 |
| O. Afolayan n 8 | 69.6 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| A. Kargbo n 8 | 26.1 | 0.4 | 0 |
| H. Pickering n 8 | 82.4 | 0 | 0.3 |
| J. Garrett n 8 | 37.9 | 0.3 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Kristi Montgomery n 8 | 84.1 | 3.5 |
| J. Garrett n 8 | 37.9 | 3 |
| Sam Morsy n 8 | 83.5 | 2.6 |
| M. Baradji n 8 | 41.8 | 2.4 |
| H. Pickering n 8 | 82.4 | 2 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Watford v Blackburn — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-01-24 Blackburn 1–1 Watford
- 2025-09-13 Watford 0–1 Blackburn
- 2025-04-26 Blackburn 2–1 Watford
- 2024-10-26 Watford 1–0 Blackburn
- 2023-12-23 Blackburn 1–2 Watford
- 2023-08-27 Watford 0–1 Blackburn
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Watford and Blackburn?
- In their last 6 meetings, Watford won 2, Blackburn won 3 and there was 1 draw, averaging 1.83 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Watford and Blackburn?
- Recent form — Watford 1W 0D 4L; Blackburn 3W 1D 1L.
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