Bet with MINO CASINO →Played: final score 2–0. The tip and analysis below are as they were before kick-off.
Watford v Charlton takes place on 17 October 2026 · 12:30 at Vicarage Road (Watford); Thomas Bramall will referee. We call it a level game. Further down: the tip, the probability of each result, absences and our view of the game.
Watford vs Charlton: odds from several bookmakers
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top odds available | 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% |
Our odds combine the prices of several bookmakers and were refreshed 17/10/26, 10:01. Use them for guidance only, since one operator may quote differently. The margin averages 6.7%.
Match at a glance
- Likely result: Watford 1–1 Charlton, roughly 2 goals in total.
- Table: Watford 21st (11 points), Charlton 20th (14 points).
- Absences: Watford 0, Charlton 0.
Who will win Watford vs Charlton?
To reach this estimate we remove the margin from several bookmakers' odds. Nothing about the outcome is guaranteed.
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Fair odds = 1 / probability. Whenever the best odds on offer top the fair odds, that price is value. Likely: ≥ 60%; possible: 50–60%; outsider: anything under 50%.
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Watford vs Charlton: injuries, suspensions, absences
Watford
- No reported absences
Charlton
- No reported absences
Absences can still change up to kick-off.
Watford vs Charlton: form and table
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Middlesbrough | 13 | 8-4-1 | 30:17 | 28 |
| 2 |  Swansea | 13 | 8-2-3 | 20:13 | 26 |
| 3 |  Wolves | 13 | 7-3-3 | 23:16 | 24 |
| 4 |  West Brom | 13 | 7-3-3 | 19:14 | 24 |
| 5 |  Southampton | 13 | 8-3-2 | 28:13 | 23 |
| 6 |  Birmingham | 13 | 6-5-2 | 23:13 | 23 |
| 7 |  Stoke City | 13 | 7-2-4 | 20:16 | 23 |
| 8 |  West Ham | 13 | 6-4-3 | 33:18 | 22 |
| 9 |  QPR | 13 | 5-5-3 | 21:16 | 20 |
| 10 |  Sheffield Utd | 13 | 5-4-4 | 17:15 | 19 |
| 11 |  Portsmouth | 13 | 5-4-4 | 16:15 | 19 |
| 12 |  Millwall | 13 | 5-3-5 | 23:21 | 18 |
| 13 |  Blackburn | 13 | 5-3-5 | 19:20 | 18 |
| 14 |  Bristol City | 13 | 5-3-5 | 15:17 | 18 |
| 15 |  Norwich | 13 | 5-0-8 | 23:24 | 15 |
| 16 |  Lincoln | 13 | 4-3-6 | 14:23 | 15 |
| 17 |  Cardiff | 13 | 3-5-5 | 19:20 | 14 |
| 18 |  Wrexham | 13 | 3-5-5 | 15:19 | 14 |
| 19 |  Bolton | 13 | 4-2-7 | 18:26 | 14 |
| 20 | Charlton | 13 | 3-5-5 | 11:21 | 14 |
| 21 | Watford | 13 | 3-2-8 | 12:23 | 11 |
| 22 |  Burnley | 13 | 1-6-6 | 17:25 | 9 |
| 23 |  Derby | 13 | 1-4-8 | 11:25 | 7 |
| 24 |  Preston | 13 | 1-2-10 | 10:27 | 5 |
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Watford vs Charlton: our match analysis
Why this is our tip
- Table. Watford: 21st, 11 points from 13 matches (3W 2D 8L). Charlton: 20th, 14 points (3W 5D 5L).
What to expect
We see a fairly level contest. The projected scoreline is 1–1, close to 2 goals in the game, and the outcome we rate highest is 1–1 (12.4%). We see a fairly level contest.
On goals we like Both teams to score (odds 1.70), with a probability of 55% by our reckoning. By our numbers, both teams scoring is 55% and over 2.5 goals is 50%.
Main points of the prediction
- Projected: close to 2 goals; probability of over 2.5 goals 50%.
- Not available: Watford 0, Charlton 0.
Alternative tip: Both teams score: yes
Other option: Both teams score: yes (probability 55%, odds up to 1.70). We project close to 2 goals, which points the same way.
Absences
Not available for Watford: no absences. Not available for Charlton: no absences. Line-ups can still change, so look at the team news again before kick-off.
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Watford vs Charlton: common questions
Which bet do we recommend for Watford vs Charlton?
On the result, our pick is Watford or draw (1X) (1.43); on goals, Both teams to score (1.70). Prefer less risk? Go for Watford or draw (1X).
Who will win Watford vs Charlton?
As we see it: Watford to win 38%, the draw 28%, Charlton to win 34%.
What is the kick-off time and venue?
17 October 2026, 12:30, at Vicarage Road, Watford. Referee: Thomas Bramall.
Who will be missing?
Watford: no absences. Charlton: no absences. Absences can still change up to kick-off.
Will the game go over 2.5 goals?
We give over 2.5 goals a 50% chance (odds 1.97), against 50% for under 2.5 (odds 1.92).
Will both teams score?
By our numbers, both sides scoring is 55% (odds 1.70).
What correct score is most probable?
In order: 1–1 (12.4%), 1–0 (9.5%), 0–1 (9.2%).
Where do your predictions come from?
It all starts with bookmaker odds: we take prices from several firms, remove the margin, average them and convert the result into probabilities. A Poisson model then supplies the expected goals and the most probable scorelines. Form, previous meetings and absences are shown alongside as background. We share our predictions to inform you, and they cannot promise that a bet will win.
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