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Watford vs Derby

21 February 2026 at 15:00Vicarage Road, Watford
20
Away

Derby

Referee: David Webb

Match Events

Kick Off
Half Time
62′
C. ElderD. Murkin
62′
R. BrewsterC. Morris
62′
D. OzohB. Clark
N. IrankundaK. Baah
68′
78′
M. Bola
85′
S. GoglichidzeM. Pollock
86′
90+2′
L. TravisC. Allen
M. Doumbia

assist: M. Bola

90′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Watford had 45% possession against Derby's 55%. Watford registered 18 shots (8 on target) while Derby managed 5 (1 on target). Corner kicks: 2–2. Fouls committed: 13–11.

Shots on Goal
8
1
Shots Off Goal
5
3
Total Shots
18
5
Blocked Shots
5
1
Shots inside the Box
8
3
Shots outside the Box
10
2
Fouls
13
11
Corner Kicks
2
2
Offsides
1
0
Ball Possession
45%
55%
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0
Goalkeeper Saves
1
6
Total Passes
359
424
Accurate Passes
278
354
Pass Accuracy
77%
83%
Expected Goals (xG)
1.30
0.54
Goals Prevented (xGP)
-0.39
-0.39

Match Summary

Watford defeated Derby 2:0. The match was played in Championship 2025. Goals were scored by L. Kjerrumgaard 5′, M. Doumbia 90′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Watford had 45% possession while Derby held 55%. Watford had 18 shots (8 on target) compared to 5 (1 on target) for Derby. Expected goals: Watford 1.30 — Derby 0.54. Watford made 5 substitutions, Derby made 5.

Rivalry since 2011

Watford vs Derby Head to Head Results· 13

7
wins
Drawn
1
·
5
wins
Total goals
45 · 3.5/match
Both scored
10/13 · 77%
Over 2.5
10/13 · 77%

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Highest-scoring game: 42 v 2014

Recent Form

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Watford

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Derby

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Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Watford dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Watford6wins
1draws10 meetings
Derby3wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

3.4

Average goals per game

70%

Games with 3+ goals

70%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (60%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (44%) — the odds may underestimate Watford.

Market Summary

Margin: 7.3%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 47.6%Draw 30.3%Away 29.4%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.103.303.40
Max2.103.303.40
Over 2.5: 45.5%Under 2.5: 59.9%
Market favourite:Watford · Slight favourite

Result vs. Market

Watford
Result vs. Market: Watford (48%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

WatfordHalf-time:10Derby
18Shots5
8Shots on target1

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

21 Feb 202625/262.10/3.30/3.40
22 Nov 202525/262.45/3.20/2.82
18 Jan 202524/252.25/3.33/3.24
24 Aug 202424/251.86/3.60/4.16
19 Feb 202120/211.85/3.29/4.79
16 Oct 202020/213.65/3.20/2.17
22/11/1414/152.76/3.59/2.54
4 Mar 201514/152.08/3.55/3.69
19/10/1313/141.95/3.77/3.90
26/04/1413/141.96/3.58/3.99

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Watford

W 265D 195L 230
Over 2.553
Goals scored989

Away Record: Derby

W 333D 233L 308
Over 2.548
Goals scored1153

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 12 May 2026