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Watford v Charlton: 17 October 2026 · 12:30 at Vicarage Road (Watford), with Thomas Bramall refereeing. We see little between the teams. Scroll down for the tip, the chances of each outcome, absences and our breakdown of the game.
Watford vs Charlton: analysis of the match
What our tip is based on
- Table. Watford are 20th in the table, on 14 points after 14 matches (4W 2D 8L), and Charlton are 21st, on 14 points (3W 5D 6L).
What to expect
We see an evenly matched game, with a 1–1 score estimate, roughly 2 goals in all, and 1–1 (12.4%) the most probable single result. Not much should separate the teams.
In the goals market we pick Both teams to score (odds 1.70), and we rate it at 55%. Our numbers give both teams scoring a 55% chance and more than 2.5 goals a 50% chance.
Prediction summary
- Expected: roughly 2 goals; over 2.5 goals: 50%.
- Out: Watford 0, Charlton 0.
Alternative tip: BTTS – yes
Alternative tip: BTTS – yes (probability 55%, best price 1.70). With roughly 2 goals expected, it fits the picture.
Absences
Absent for Watford: no absences. Absent for Charlton: no absences. Team news may change, so check it again before kick-off.
Watford vs Charlton: compare the odds
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best price | 2.64 | 3.40 | 2.80 |
| Market average | 2.50 | 3.33 | 2.74 |
| Lowest odds | 2.45 | 3.20 | 2.70 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.30 | 1.28 | 72.4% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.97 | 1.90 | 49.5% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 1.92 | 1.87 | 50.5% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 3.40 | 3.19 | 29.2% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.70 | 1.69 | 54.8% |
| BTTS – no | 2.10 | 2.05 | 45.2% |
Prices from several bookmakers, combined and updated 17/10/26, 10:01. They are for guidance and can differ at any one operator. Margin, on average: 6.7%.
At a glance
- Likely result: Watford 1–1 Charlton, roughly 2 goals in total.
- Table: Watford 20th (14 points), Charlton 21st (14 points).
- Absences: Watford 0, Charlton 0.
Who will win Watford vs Charlton?
Our estimate uses odds from several bookmakers after removing the margin. It does not guarantee any result.
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Fair odds = 1 / probability. Value exists when the best odds available are above the fair odds. Likely ≥ 60%, possible 50–60%, outsider < 50%.
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Watford vs Charlton: team news and absences
Watford
- No reported absences
Charlton
- No reported absences
Changes are possible before kick-off.
Standings and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Middlesbrough | 14 | 8-4-2 | 30:19 | 28 |
| 2 |  Wolves | 14 | 8-3-3 | 25:17 | 27 |
| 3 |  Birmingham | 14 | 7-5-2 | 26:13 | 26 |
| 4 |  Stoke City | 14 | 8-2-4 | 22:17 | 26 |
| 5 |  Swansea | 14 | 8-2-4 | 21:16 | 26 |
| 6 |  West Brom | 14 | 7-4-3 | 20:15 | 25 |
| 7 |  Southampton | 14 | 8-4-2 | 29:14 | 24 |
| 8 |  West Ham | 14 | 6-5-3 | 36:21 | 23 |
| 9 |  Sheffield United | 14 | 6-4-4 | 20:17 | 22 |
| 10 |  Portsmouth | 14 | 6-4-4 | 19:16 | 22 |
| 11 |  QPR | 14 | 5-6-3 | 22:17 | 21 |
| 12 |  Norwich | 14 | 6-0-8 | 27:24 | 18 |
| 13 |  Millwall | 14 | 5-3-6 | 23:24 | 18 |
| 14 |  Blackburn | 14 | 5-3-6 | 20:22 | 18 |
| 15 |  Bristol City | 14 | 5-3-6 | 16:19 | 18 |
| 16 |  Wrexham | 14 | 4-5-5 | 17:19 | 17 |
| 17 |  Bolton | 14 | 5-2-7 | 19:26 | 17 |
| 18 |  Cardiff | 14 | 3-6-5 | 22:23 | 15 |
| 19 |  Lincoln | 14 | 4-3-7 | 14:24 | 15 |
| 20 | Watford | 14 | 4-2-8 | 13:23 | 14 |
| 21 | Charlton | 14 | 3-5-6 | 11:22 | 14 |
| 22 |  Burnley | 14 | 1-7-6 | 18:26 | 10 |
| 23 |  Derby | 14 | 1-4-9 | 11:29 | 7 |
| 24 |  Preston | 14 | 1-2-11 | 12:30 | 5 |
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Questions and answers
What do we tip for Watford vs Charlton?
Watford +0 (Asian handicap) (1.91); Both teams to score (1.70).
Who will win Watford vs Charlton?
We estimate: Watford win 38%, draw 28%, Charlton win 34%.
Where and when is the game being played?
Date: 17 October 2026, kick-off: 12:30, venue: Vicarage Road, Watford. Referee: Thomas Bramall.
Who will be missing?
Watford: no absences. Charlton: no absences. Changes are possible before kick-off.
Will the match produce over 2.5 goals?
We estimate over 2.5 goals at 50% (odds 1.97); for fewer than 2.5 the figure is 50% (odds 1.92).
Will both teams score?
By our estimate, both teams score with a probability of 55% (odds 1.70).
Which correct score is the likeliest?
We rate 1–1 as most likely (12.4%), then 1–0 (9.5%) and 0–1 (9.2%).
What are your predictions based on?
We start from the prices of several bookmakers, remove their margin and average them to get probabilities; a Poisson distribution then gives us the expected goals and the most probable scores. Form, head to head and absences appear on the page as extra context. We publish predictions purely as information, and none of them promises a winning outcome.
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