Watford v Swansea prediction
Team pages: Watford · Swansea · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Watford v Swansea, Championship on Wed, 21 Apr 2027 19:45 BST posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Watford host Swansea in the Championship on Wednesday 21 April (kick-off 19:45 UK).
The key numbers
Swansea have conceded eight goals, the fewest of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far).
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.
Eight of Swansea’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (53%). Both teams scored in eight of Swansea’s last 15 results in all competitions (53%). Away from home, Swansea have five wins, one draw and one defeat in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 2.29 points per game, scoring 1.71 and conceding 1.00. Swansea have scored 16 goals, the 11th-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far).
Watford (20th) and Swansea (first) are 12 points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Swansea the stronger side, 388 rating points above Watford (Swansea 1669, Watford 1281, after at least 241 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
Swansea are unbeaten in the last three meetings with Watford. The most recent meeting, on 1 September 2026, finished Swansea 2–0 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 Swansea XI (4-3-3): L. Vigouroux, J. Tymon, S. Welsh, B. Cabango, F. Lissah, M. Stamenić, S. Eustaquio, J. Fulton, M. Yeo, A. Idah, Z. Vipotnik — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Moussa Yeo (4.7 per match over 12 appearances, three goals) and Filip Lissah (3.6 per match over 11 appearances, one assist) have been Swansea’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Swansea (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Moussa Yeo averages 1.4 shots per 90 over 830 minutes, with a shot in six of the last 10 appearances. Filip Lissah averages 2.8 tackles per 90 over 848 minutes, with a tackle in nine 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 1 · draws 2 · Swansea 3 · 1.67 goals/game
- Recent form: Watford 1W 0D 4L · Swansea 4W 0D 1L
Watford v Swansea (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 | Swansea for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 0.75 for · 2 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.38 for · 0.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 3.75 for · 4.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 3.38 for · 4.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 12.63 for · 16.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 11.75 for · 11.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4.25 for · 6.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4.13 for · 3.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 11.38 for · 11.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 9.25 for · 10.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.63 for · 2.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.25 for · 1.63 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 |
Swansea
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Opoku n 8 | 53 | 3.8 | 0.8 | — |
| Joseph Opoku n 8 | 53 | 3.8 | 0.8 | — |
| S. Eustaquio n 8 | 64.3 | 1.6 | 0.7 | — |
| Gonçalo Franco n 8 | 55.1 | 1.6 | 1.8 | — |
| M. Widell n 8 | 53 | 1.3 | 1.3 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Stewart n 8 | 32.6 | 2.8 | 0.7 |
| A. Idah n 8 | 61 | 2.4 | 1.1 |
| Z. Vipotnik n 8 | 47.5 | 2.1 | 0.7 |
| Ronald n 8 | 49.5 | 1.8 | 0.7 |
| Joseph Opoku n 8 | 53 | 1.7 | 1.1 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eom Ji-Sung n 8 | 42.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| A. Idah n 8 | 61 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Ronald n 8 | 49.5 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| Ross Stewart n 8 | 32.6 | 0.7 | 0 |
| M. Yeo n 8 | 71.9 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Yeo n 8 | 71.9 | 4.1 |
| Gonçalo Franco n 8 | 55.1 | 3.9 |
| F. Lissah n 8 | 79.8 | 3 |
| J. Fulton n 8 | 53.3 | 2.5 |
| M. Widell n 8 | 53 | 2.5 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| L. Vigouroux n 8 | 83.5 | 3.8 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Watford v Swansea — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-09-01 Swansea 2–0 Watford
- 2026-01-31 Watford 0–2 Swansea
- 2025-08-23 Swansea 1–1 Watford
- 2025-03-12 Watford 1–0 Swansea
- 2024-11-05 Swansea 1–0 Watford
- 2024-03-06 Watford 1–1 Swansea
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Watford and Swansea?
- In their last 6 meetings, Watford won 1, Swansea won 3 and there were 2 draws, averaging 1.67 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Watford and Swansea?
- Recent form — Watford 1W 0D 4L; Swansea 4W 0D 1L.
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