Watford U21 vs Charlton Athletic U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
13:00 WAT, Monday 20 April: Watford U21 v Charlton Athletic U21 in the Professional Development League, played at University College London.
Current form
Watford U21, last 5: DDWDL Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Huddersfield Town U21, away. 2.7 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Charlton Athletic U21, last 5: DLWWW Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with Colchester United U21, at home. 2.3 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Watford U21 2.2 xG, Charlton Athletic U21 1.7 xG – a total near 3.9. That is an open game on paper: 74% for three or more goals, 69% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Watford U21 52%, draw 21%, Charlton Athletic U21 27%.
GG/NG: GG (69%) at 1.29.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (69%, odds 1.29). Most likely score in line with that pick: Watford U21 2–1 Charlton Athletic U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Watford U2152%fair 1.91 · @1.80
Draw21%fair 4.86 · @4.00
Charlton Athletic U2127%fair 3.70 · @3.10
3.87Expected goals
2.21Watford U21 xG
1.66Charlton Athletic U21 xG
69%Both score
74%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–18%
1–18%
2–27%
1–26%
3–16%
3–25%
From our goals model: Watford U21 2.2 – 1.7 Charlton Athletic U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Watford U21 to win✓
52%
1.91
1.80
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.26
1.20
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
69%
1.45
1.29
Draw no bet
Watford U21 (draw no bet)✓
66%
1.52
–
Asian handicap
Charlton Athletic U21 +1 (Asian handicap)✗
62%
1.61
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
90%
1.11
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
74%
1.35
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
54%
1.85
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
65%
1.53
–
First team to score
Watford U21 to score first
56%
1.79
–
Half-time result
Watford U21 ahead at half-time✓
40%
2.50
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Watford U21 / FT Watford U21✓
32%
3.13
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
8%
11.81
–
Recent results
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 Both teams to score with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.29.
Who will win Watford U21 vs Charlton Athletic U21?
On our numbers Watford U21 have a 52% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Charlton Athletic U21 27%.
How many goals will there be in Watford U21 vs Charlton Athletic U21?
We expect about 3.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 74% 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 3.9 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.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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