Watford U21 vs Charlton Athletic U21 prediction & analysis
63%
Footrivo pick
Watford U21 to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.59 · bookmaker 1.80 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.80Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultWatford U21 to win ✓63% · @1.80
Double chanceEither team to win ✓83% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓69% · @1.29
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓77% · fair 1.29
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗8% · fair 11.83
Watford U21 vs Charlton Athletic U21 preview and prediction
The match
The Professional Development League sees Watford U21 take on Charlton Athletic U21 on Monday 20 April, kicking off at 13:00 (WAT) at University College London.
Form guide
Watford U21's last 5: DDWDL Most recently they drew with Huddersfield Town U21 1–1 away. Goals have not been a problem: 2.7 per game.
Charlton Athletic U21's last 5: DLWWW Most recently they drew with Colchester United U21 2–2 at home. They are scoring freely – 2.3 goals a game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 4.1 goals: 2.6 for Watford U21 and 1.5 for Charlton Athletic U21. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 77% likely and both teams score in 69% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Watford U21 to win – a 63% chance at odds of 1.80, above our fair price of 1.59, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Watford U21 2–1 Charlton Athletic U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Watford U2163%fair 1.59 · @1.80
Draw17%fair 5.85 · @4.00
Charlton Athletic U2120%fair 4.96 · @3.10
4.09Expected goals
2.63Watford U21 xG
1.46Charlton Athletic U21 xG
69%Both score
77%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–18%
3–17%
1–16%
2–26%
2–06%
3–25%
From our goals model: Watford U21 2.6 – 1.5 Charlton Athletic U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Watford U21 to win✓
63%
1.59
1.80 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✓
83%
1.21
1.20
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
69%
1.46
1.29
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
91%
1.09
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
77%
1.29
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
58%
1.71
–
Half-time result
Watford U21 ahead at half-time✓
48%
2.08
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Watford U21 / FT Watford U21✓
41%
2.42
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
8%
11.83
–
Form
Watford U21 – last 6
DDWDLW
14 Apr
@ Huddersfield Town U21
1–1
D
10 Apr
@ Swansea City U21
2–2
D
27 Mar
vs Coventry City U21
6–0
W
24 Mar
@ Peterborough United U21
3–3
D
20 Mar
@ Millwall U21
0–2
L
13 Mar
vs Wigan Athletic U21
4–2
W
2.7Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Charlton Athletic U21 – last 6
DLWWWL
17 Apr
vs Colchester United U21
2–2
D
14 Apr
@ Wigan Athletic U21
2–3
L
3 Apr
vs AFC Bournemouth U21
1–0
W
31 Mar
vs Peterborough United U21
5–2
W
23 Mar
@ Coventry City U21
3–2
W
17 Mar
vs Huddersfield Town U21
1–2
L
2.3Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Watford U21 and Charlton Athletic U21.
What is the prediction for Watford U21 vs Charlton Athletic U21?
Our pick is Watford U21 to win with a 63% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.80.
Who will win Watford U21 vs Charlton Athletic U21?
On our numbers Watford U21 have a 63% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Charlton Athletic U21 20%.
How many goals will there be in Watford U21 vs Charlton Athletic U21?
We expect about 4.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 77% likely and both teams score 69% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Watford U21 vs Charlton Athletic U21?
Our predicted score is Watford U21 2–1 Charlton Athletic U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.1 goals in total.
When is Watford U21 vs Charlton Athletic U21?
Watford U21 vs Charlton Athletic U21 (Professional Development League) kicks off on Monday 20 April 2026 at 13:00 (West Africa Time) at University College London.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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