University College London · Analysis updated 06:08 UTC
Watford U21 vs Charlton Athletic U21 Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 2.35 expected goals for Watford U21 and 1.90 for Charlton Athletic U21, a combined total of 4.25. That distribution gives Watford U21 the largest share of the 1X2 market at 49%, with the draw at 20%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 80% for over 2.5 goals and 77% for both teams to score, with 2–1 the single most likely scoreline at 8%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 49% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.
This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.
Model pick
Watford U21 win
48.5% probability
Expected goals
2.35 – 1.90
Model version
poisson-v2
Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.
Why the model likes this
Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.
Watford U21 home form
9 points from their last 3 home matches in our dataset.
Charlton Athletic U21 away threat
Scored in 5 of their last 6 away fixtures.
Most likely outcome
The model rates Watford U21 to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 49%, against 49% / 20% / 32% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 2.35 goals for Watford U21 and 1.90 for Charlton Athletic U21, a combined 4.25 — an open game on paper.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
68%
Double chance 12
80%
Double chance X2
51%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 2–17.5%
- 2–27.1%
- 1–16.4%
- 1–26.1%
- 3–15.9%
Recent form
Watford U21
- 2026-04-24T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Everton U21 · 2-3 (L)
- 2026-04-20T12:00:00.000Z · H vs Charlton Athletic U21 · 3-1 (W)
- 2026-04-14T12:00:00.000Z · A vs Huddersfield Town U21 · 1-1 (D)
- 2026-04-10T11:00:00.000Z · A vs Swansea City U21 · 2-2 (D)
- 2026-03-27T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Coventry City U21 · 6-0 (W)
Charlton Athletic U21
- 2026-09-22T12:00:00.000Z · H vs Sheffield United U21 · 3-1 (W)
- 2026-09-13T11:00:00.000Z · A vs Sheffield Wednesday U21 · 2-2 (D)
- 2026-09-04T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Leeds United U21 · 1-0 (W)
- 2026-09-01T12:00:00.000Z · H vs Wigan Athletic U21 · 2-2 (D)
- 2026-08-26T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Stockport County U21 · 2-1 (W)
Head-to-head
Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.
Professional Development League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bolton Wanderers Res. | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 18 |
| 2 | Fleetwood Town U21 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 15 |
| 3 | Bristol City U21 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 9 |
| 4 | Swansea City U21 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 9 |
| 5 | Charlton Athletic U21 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
| 6 | Wigan Athletic U21 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | -3 | 9 |
| 7 | Cardiff City U21 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| 8 | Coventry City U21 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| 9 | Sheffield United U21 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| 10 | Barnsley U21 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 7 |
| 11 | Peterborough United U21 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 7 |
| 12 | Huddersfield Town U21 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| 13 | Sheffield Wednesday U21 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| 14 | Colchester United U21 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -6 | 6 |
| 15 | Queens Park Rangers U21 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -5 | 4 |
| 16 | Hull City U21 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -6 | 1 |
| 17 | Millwall U21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -7 | 0 |
Prediction conclusion
The model's leading selection is Watford U21 win, at 48.5%. Its single most likely scoreline is 2–1.
It puts both teams scoring at 77% and over 2.5 goals at 80%.
A 49% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.
Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.