{"id":1434318,"date":"2026-02-23T10:30:09","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T10:30:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1434318"},"modified":"2026-02-23T11:07:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T11:07:12","slug":"match-preview-watford-vs-ipswich-24-02-26-championship","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-watford-vs-ipswich-24-02-26-championship\/","title":{"rendered":"Watford vs Ipswich Town: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Watford<\/a> welcome promotion-chasing Ipswich Town<\/a> to Vicarage Road in what promises to be a pivotal Championship<\/a> clash. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Hornets, aiming to strengthen their playoff credentials, face a visiting side in excellent form and boasting a far superior defensive record. With Ipswich sitting comfortably in the top four and Watford seeking to close the gap, expect a high-stakes encounter with both attacking flair and tactical nous on display. Kick-off is scheduled for Tuesday, 24 February, at 19:45.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on Ipswich Town’s superior stats in both attack and defence, our strongest betting angle is to back the visitors to come away with all three points. However, with both sides producing a high number of big chances and Watford rarely failing to score at home, the goal markets offer further value. Here are our top recommendations for this fixture:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Ipswich Town to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n6\/5 @ Betfair<\/a>
(45.5%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nWe are backing Ipswich Town to win as they not only sit five places above Watford in the table but have also outscored all but one team in the division. Their +20 goal difference and 10 clean sheets highlight their balance, while Watford have struggled to keep opponents out. Ipswich have also won the only recent meeting between these sides.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Both Teams to Score: Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n4\/5 @ Bet365<\/a>
(55.6%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nThere could be value here due to both teams’ attacking intent and finishing above their xG numbers. Watford have scored in 8 of their last 10 at home, while Ipswich average 1.74 goals per game and have the highest tally in the league. The last two head-to-heads have also produced goals at both ends.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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    Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Ipswich Town have established themselves as a consistent force both in attack and defence, sitting five places and six points above Watford. Their 54 goals make them one of the league’s top scoring sides, and their defensive solidity is reflected in 10 clean sheets. Watford, though competitive, have had issues with defensive consistency, reflected by a goal difference of just +5 and only 6 clean sheets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Ipswich Town<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n31<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n54<\/td>\n34<\/td>\n+20<\/td>\n54<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Watford<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n33<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n43<\/td>\n38<\/td>\n+5<\/td>\n48<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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