{"id":1439662,"date":"2026-03-20T10:13:07","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T10:13:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1439662"},"modified":"2026-03-20T10:13:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T10:13:08","slug":"match-preview-watford-vs-leicester-21-03-26-championship","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-watford-vs-leicester-21-03-26-championship\/","title":{"rendered":"Watford vs Leicester City: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Watford<\/a> host Leicester City<\/a> at Vicarage Road in a Championship<\/a> clash where both sides will be desperate to reverse their recent fortunes. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kick-off is at 3:00pm on Saturday, and with Watford eyeing an outside shot at the play-offs while Leicester fight to claw away from the drop, the stakes could hardly be higher. Watford’s improved balance and Leicester’s defensive woes set the tone for a contest with plenty on the line for both teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Based on recent team performances and underlying stats, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in Watford’s attacking edge, while historical trends point towards goals at both ends.<\/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
Watford to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n21\/20 @ Betfair<\/a>
(48.8%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nWatford have created more big chances (64) than Leicester (44), scored nearly as many goals, and boast a much better defensive record (46 conceded to Leicester’s 60). Leicester have managed only 4 clean sheets all season and sit 23rd. The value is with the home side.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Both Teams to Score: Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n8\/11 @ Bet365<\/a>
(57.9%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nLeicester’s defence has conceded in 34 of 38 games, while Watford have kept just 6 clean sheets. Both teams have attacking intent (Watford: 50 goals, Leicester: 51), making BTTS Yes a logical play given the leaky backlines.<\/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

    Watford have put together a steady campaign and sit 9th with 55 points from 38 games (W14 D13 L11, GD +4). Leicester City, meanwhile, have struggled badly, winning just 11 games and conceding 60 goals, leaving them 23rd on 38 points (GD -9). Watford’s form has been much more consistent, while Leicester face a real battle to avoid relegation.<\/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
    Watford<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n38<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n50<\/td>\n46<\/td>\n+4<\/td>\n55<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Leicester City<\/td>\n23<\/td>\n38<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n51<\/td>\n60<\/td>\n-9<\/td>\n38<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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