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Watford vs Charlton

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Championship 2025/2026 Vicarage Road, Watford
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Match Events

33'
Docherty G.
34'
Mendy N.
38'
Clarke H.

AI Match Summary

The Championship 2025/2026 game between Watford and Charlton finished 1-1.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

27%
Watford
33%
Draws
40%
Charlton
Draw rate projection: 33% Favored: Charlton

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

70% / Medium Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Charlton come out ahead of Watford on wins alone.
  • Charlton are the model's pick here, at 40%.
  • European nights carry their own weight — this Championship 2025/2026 fixture won't be treated like a routine game.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 91%
Over 1.5 Goals 81.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 31.6%
Watford Clean Sheet 12%
Charlton Clean Sheet 68%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Watford Charlton
Matches Played 30 30
Wins 8 9
Draws 8 9
Losses 14 12
Goals Scored 0.88 1.13
Goals Conceded 2.38 1.25
Expected Goals (xG) 0.88 1.13
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 2.38 1.25

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Apr 6, 2026 Championship
Watford vs Charlton
1:1
Aug 9, 2025 Championship
Charlton vs Watford
1:0
Jan 17, 2015 Championship
Watford vs Charlton
5:0
Sep 13, 2014 Championship
Charlton vs Watford
1:0
Apr 29, 2014 Championship
Charlton vs Watford
3:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Watford Compare

Top Goalscorer Irankunda N.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.68
Avg xA / game 0.44

Charlton Compare

Top Goalscorer Godden M.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.03
Avg xA / game 0.63

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Watford 27 / 100
Charlton 50 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Watford Charlton

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick CHA Win (2)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals & BTTS No
Correct Score 0:1
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Attacking prowess: Watford scored in 63% of their last 30 outings.

Defensive concern: Charlton conceded in 70% of 30 recent games.

These sides typically produce 2.60 goals when they meet.

Solid form: Watford remains unbeaten in 2 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Watford VS Charlton
0.88 Goals Scored 1.13
2.38 Goals Conceded 1.25
88% Over 1.5 75%
75% Over 2.5 50%
38% Over 3.5 13%

Recent Form & Match History

Watford

(Home)
29 Jul
Watford
0 : 1
Fiorentina
25 Jul
Watford
3 : 0
Hansa Rostock
14 Jul
Barnet
2 : 2
Watford
11 Jul
Boreham Wood
2 : 1
Watford
02 May
Watford
0 : 4
Coventry
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Charlton

(Away)
01 Aug
Reading
3 : 0
Charlton
28 Jul
Colchester
0 : 2
Charlton
25 Jul
AFC Wimbledon
2 : 0
Charlton
18 Jul
Gillingham
0 : 1
Charlton
10 Jul
Maribor
1 : 1
Charlton
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League Standings

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15QPR4616102061:7358
16Watford4614151753:6557
17Stoke City4615102151:5655
18Portsmouth4614131949:6455
19Charlton4613141944:5853
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21West Brom4613141948:5851
22Oxford Utd4611142145:5947
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