Swansea City vs Watford prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, September 1, 2026
EFL Championship
In the 4th round of the English Championship, Swansea City will face Watford on September 1, 2026. The hosts will be looking to secure a victory.
Swansea City vs Watford team news and expert analysis
The Welsh club finished last season with 64 points, taking eleventh place on goal difference. The new campaign began with a 0-1 defeat to Birmingham in the League Cup. However, they opened their Championship campaign with a victory away to Stoke City. After a goalless draw with Sheffield United, they then thrashed Derby County 3-0 away from home.
The London side had a poorer 2025/2026 campaign, finishing only sixteenth with 57 points. They did, however, make a surprising start by beating promotion hopefuls Southampton, before drawing with Wrexham and West Ham. Meanwhile, in the League Cup, after beating Crawley, they suffered a heavy 1-5 defeat to Peterborough.
The Welsh side scored 1.67 goals per game last season while conceding just 0.33. The London outfit averaged 1.33 goals scored and one conceded per match.
Previous matches: Swansea City vs Watford
Swansea have won two of their last four encounters, with Watford claiming one victory, away from home.
The hosts look the stronger side. We are backing Swansea to win (odds – 1.91).
Swansea City vs Watford: key statistics and trends
- Swansea City have won two of their last three matches
- 33% of Swansea City's matches have ended with both teams scoring, with an average total of 2.0 goals per match
- Watford have failed to win in three consecutive matches
- 100% of Watford's matches have ended with both teams scoring, with an average total of 2.33 goals per match
Swansea City vs Watford: Possible starting lineups
Swansea City play in a 1-4-1-4-1 formation (possible lineup): Vigouroux - Tymon, Welsh, Cabango, Lissah - Fulton - Yeo, Stamenic, Just, Opoku - Vipotnik
Watford play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Ravaioli - Bola, Keben, Pollock, Traoré - Cipriano, Bove - Maamma, Bravo, Nabizada - Doumbia
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