Watford
- Watford’s form has dipped slightly in recent weeks and they now come into this match without a win in their last five Championship matches, following a 0-0 draw at Hull City, 1-0 defeat at Southampton and 2-2 draw at Preston North End.
- Edward Still’s team have been solid at the back in recent games, but have failed to produce enough in the attacking third to win games.
- Luca Kjerrumgaard has been their most reliable attacking option all season, netting eight times in 30 Championship appearances.
- But the Hornets have been in fine form at Vicarage Road, winning eight and losing only three of their 16 home games this season.
Derby County
- Derby County have been impressive on the road in the Championship this season, winning eight, drawing three and losing only four of their 15 away games in the second tier.
- John Eustace’s team are clinical away from home, averaging 1.73 goals per game, and have scored 26 goals on the road.
- Derby have won both of their last two away, but have not won at Watford in recent visits.
Head-to-Head
- Watford have won eight of 16 home Championship games (D5, L3).
- Derby County have won eight of their away Championship games (D3, L4).
Key Players
- Luca Kjerrumgaard has been their most reliable attacking option all season, netting eight times in 30 Championship appearances.
- Patrick Agyemang has scored three times in his last five games to help the Rams notch ten times in that run.
Betting Insights
- The clash of these two teams should be fascinating as Watford have played a high-intensity game under Still, who took charge in February 2026, focusing on quick transitions and pressing the opposition.
- Both teams have been tight at the back in their recent games and with Watford favorites at 2.2 and Derby County at 3.35, the draw at 3.2 looks like a good option.
Prediction
- With Derby in good form away and Watford struggling to win of late, we’re happy to side with the hosts, who are a low-odds pick at 2.2.
- The Under 2.5 goals market at 1.67 looks a solid play considering how well these teams have defended recently.
