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Southampton vs Watford Prediction
Why we picked this for Southampton vs Watford
For this FA Cup fixture we go with Under 2.5 goals for Southampton vs Watford, at 93% confidence. In their last 5 matches, Southampton's games produced 2.0 goals on average, 2 of them over 2.5. Watford's games averaged 3.2, with 4 of 5 over the line. Form on its own doesn't settle this one: 4 of the 10 recent games went under 2.5, which is worth keeping in mind before backing Under 2.5.
Past meetings don't decide it either way, with 1 of the last 2 ending under 2.5. At 93%, most of the recent evidence lands on this side of the line, which makes it one of our stronger calls. Final score: 1-0. The pick won.
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Last 5 matches, each side
Most recent match first. Tag shows whether that match went over or under 2.5 total goals.
Last 2 meetings
Southampton vs Watford, most recent first.
| Date | Home | Away | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2018 | Watford | Southampton | 2-2 | Over 2.5✕ |
| Sep 09, 2017 | Southampton | Watford | 0-2 | Under 2.5✓ |