Watford vs Portsmouth - Championship Match
Match Details
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Watford vs Portsmouth Preview: Championship Clash
Watford will host Portsmouth at Vicarage Road on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 22:45 UTC in what promises to be an exciting Championship encounter. Both sides will be looking to secure all three points as they continue their campaign this season.
Current Form & Recent Results
Watford are in exceptional form, having won 4 of their last 5 matches. This impressive run has boosted their confidence ahead of this crucial fixture.
Portsmouth have been difficult to beat recently, remaining undefeated in 4 of their last 5 matches despite only winning 1.
Head-to-Head Record
The head-to-head record is evenly balanced between these two sides, with Watford winning 4, Portsmouth winning 4, and 1 matches ending in draws from their last 9 encounters.
Match Prediction & Analysis
With home advantage and strong recent form, Watford will be the clear favorites heading into this match. However, Portsmouth cannot be written off entirely and could pose problems on the counter-attack. Expect the hosts to dominate possession and create the better chances.
Key Facts
- Kick-off: Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 22:45 UTC
- Venue: Vicarage Road
- Competition: Championship
- Watford Position: 6th (41 pts)
- Portsmouth Position: 21st (25 pts)
- H2H Record (Last 9): Watford 4W - 1D - 4W Portsmouth
