Watford vs Peterborough United predictions, Aug 25, 2026

Aug 19, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

English League Cup, on Tuesday,

Watford

Peterborough United

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As we approach the English League Cup clash on August 25, 2026, Watford FC is set to host Peterborough United at home, aiming to capitalize on their recent form. Watford has shown a strong performance lately, securing victories in 3 of their last 5 matches, indicating a solid attacking strategy and effective defensive organization. With odds of 1.52 for a home victory, the bookmakers clearly favor the Hornets, reflecting their confidence in Watford’s ability to control the match.

On the other hand, Peterborough United has managed to win 2 of their last 5 matches, displaying resilience but also revealing vulnerabilities in both defense and midfield. Their current odds stand at 5.34 for an away win, underscoring the challenges they face in this fixture.

Our model leans heavily towards a home win, assigning a probability of 62.6% for Watford to come out on top, with a predicted final score of 2:0. As both teams prepare to clash, Watford’s recent form and tactical strengths appear to provide them with the advantage, but in cup competitions, surprises can happen. Fans can expect an engaging match, with both sides eager to progress in the tournament.

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Watford
61.4%		 Draw
21.3%		 Peterborough
17.3%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
Bwin 1.55 4.40 5.50
bet_at_home 1.51 4.35 5.53
betsson 1.57 4.35 5.30
MarathonBet 1.57 4.55 5.60 Watch Watch and Bet
WilliamHill 1.48 4.20 5.40
Pinnacle 1.52 4.35 5.41
Best for US Customers 1.54 4.70 5.60

Latest Results

16.08.26 Watford FC – Southampton FC – 2:1
08.08.26 Watford FC – Crawley Town – 1:0
29.07.26 Watford FC – Fiorentina – 0:1
25.07.26 Watford FC – Hansa Rostock – 3:0
14.07.26 Barnet – Watford FC – 2:2		 15.08.26 Bradford City – Peterborough United – 2:0
08.08.26 Bristol Rovers – Peterborough United – 0:1
01.08.26 Peterborough United – West Bromwich Albion – 0:2
28.07.26 York City – Peterborough United – 1:2
25.07.26 Boston United – Peterborough United – 1:0

Facts

  • Watford is showing really good form (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • Peterborough‘s form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
  • Recently, Watford has had a series of home games.
  • Recently, Peterborough has had a series of away games.
  • In this match, Watford is seen as the favorite.
  • In the last 4 head-to-head matches, Watford won 1 match, drew 2 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 6:6. (average 1.5:1.5).
  • Including home match between the teams, Watford won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 1:0.

    Latest Head To Head

    24.07.13 Peterborough United – Watford FC – 1:1
    13.04.13 Peterborough United – Watford FC – 3:2
    20.10.12 Watford FC – Peterborough United – 1:0
    21.04.12 Peterborough United – Watford FC – 2:2

    Standings

    Draw

    Main

    1/64-finals

    1 Bristol City Walsall 0 : 1
    2 Leyton Orient Oxford Utd 2 : 0
    3 Ipswich Bye
    4 Leicester Northampton 1 : 0
    5 Cardiff Swindon 3 : 2
    6 Norwich MK Dons 4 : 1
    7 Wycombe Stevenage 1 : 2
    8 Bromley Reading 1 : 2
    9 Cambridge Utd Barnet 2 : 1
    10 QPR Millwall 1 : 2
    11 Swansea Birmingham 0 : 1
    12 Bye Brentford
    13 Colchester Southampton 0 : 2
    14 West Ham Portsmouth 3 : 1
    15 Watford Crawley 1 : 0
    16 Bristol Rovers Peterborough 0 : 1
    17 Fulham Bye
    18 AFC Wimbledon Newport 2 : 1
    19 Plymouth Exeter 2 : 0
    20 Bye Coventry
    21 Chelsea Bye
    22 Gillingham Luton 0 : 3
    23 Tottenham Bye
    24 Cheltenham Charlton 1 : 3
    25 Newcastle Bye
    26 Rotherham West Brom 1 : 4
    27 Burton Blackburn 1 : 2
    28 Mansfield Sheffield Utd 0 : 3
    29 Nottingham Bye
    30 Bye Leeds
    31 Stockport County Doncaster 1 : 2
    32 Middlesbrough Wrexham 1 : 0
    33 Barnsley Wigan 2 : 1
    34 Crewe Accrington 2 : 1
    35 Preston Huddersfield 2 : 1
    36 Bye Everton
    37 Stoke Oldham 2 : 0
    38 Bye Hull
    39 Sheffield Wed Bolton 1 : 0
    40 Wolves Port Vale 3 : 0
    41 Grimsby Blackpool 1 : 3
    42 Derby Lincoln 1 : 2
    43 Fleetwood Chesterfield 1 : 0
    44 Salford Shrewsbury 1 : 2
    45 Bradford City Rochdale 2 : 0
    46 Burnley Notts County 2 : 1

    1/32-finals

    1 Walsall Leyton Orient
    2 Ipswich Leicester
    3 Cardiff Norwich
    4 Stevenage Reading
    5 Cambridge Utd Millwall
    6 Birmingham Brentford
    7 Southampton West Ham
    8 Watford Peterborough
    9 Fulham AFC Wimbledon
    10 Plymouth Coventry
    11 Chelsea Luton
    12 Tottenham Charlton
    13 Newcastle West Brom
    14 Blackburn Sheffield Utd
    15 Nottingham Leeds
    16 Doncaster Middlesbrough
    17 Barnsley Crewe
    18 Preston Everton
    19 Stoke Hull
    20 Sheffield Wed Wolves
    21 Blackpool Lincoln
    22 Fleetwood Shrewsbury
    23 Bradford City Burnley

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