Our Watford U21 vs Charlton U21 Prediction: 2-3
Watford U21 vs Charlton U21 in the England Development League 2 is scheduled for an 13:00 GMT kick-off on Monday February 9, 2026. With both teams showing attacking intent, a 2-3 away victory is our primary pick, but over 2.5 goals stands out as another strong betting choice.
This Watford U21 vs Charlton U21 prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Watford U21's Last Match – Watford U21 vs QPR U21
Watford U21 will hope to extend their good run following a 5-0 England Development League 2 win against QPR U21 on February 3. In that match, Watford U21 recorded 47% possession, firing 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Watford U21 | 47% | 0 (6) | - | 30 |
 QPR U21 | 53% | 0 (2) | - | 47 |
Charlton U21's Last Match – QPR U21 vs Charlton U21
Charlton U21 will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 2-2 England Development League 2 draw with QPR U21 on January 23. In that match, Charlton U21 saw 49% of the ball and 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QPR U21 | 51% | 0 (4) | - | 51 |
 Charlton U21 | 49% | 0 (6) | - | 35 |
Watford U21 vs Charlton U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Watford U21 | Charlton U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.12 | Attacking Strength | 1.44 |
| 1.04 | Defence Strength | 1.02 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 9/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 2.6 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Watford U21 are averaging 3.0 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Charlton U21 average 0.9 scored and 2.5 conceded per game.