Watford vs Leicester: prediction, H2H and probable lineups — March 21, 2026
On Saturday, March 21, in the 39th round of the Championship, Watford will host Leicester. For more on the teams’ form and a match prediction, read on below.
Match preview
Ed Still’s Watford sits ninth (55 points), still clinging to a theoretical shot at promotion, though the team is clearly lacking consistency: just three wins in their last ten games. Defensive injuries to Jeremy Petris and Jeremy Ngakia have forced the manager to constantly reshuffle his back line, but the return of Mamadou Doumbia from suspension should add some much-needed stability. The main attacking threat for the Hornets is Danish striker Luka Kjerrumgaard, who’s hit a rich vein of form in March and is consistently finding gaps in rival defenses. At home, Watford looks to take the initiative, using Chakvetadze’s creativity in midfield.
Leicester are enduring one of the darkest spells in their modern history, languishing in 23rd place with 38 points, two points adrift of the safety zone. The appointment of Gary Rowett hasn’t brought the desired spark, largely due to a catastrophic injury crisis: the Foxes have lost almost their entire first-choice defense (Vestergaard, Kristensen, Souttar) and their midfield engine Hamza Choudhury. Just one win in their last 12 matches points to a deep psychological rut. The visitors’ hopes rest on the possible return of leader Jordan James and the individual brilliance of Issahaku Fatawu on the flank.
Tactically, expect to see aggressive pressing from Watford, aiming to exploit mistakes from Leicester’s makeshift defense, while the Foxes will be forced to sit back, relying on set pieces and rare counterattacks.
Probable lineups
Watford: Selvik; Abankwah, Pollock, Mfuni, Bola; Ince, Louza, Mendy, Chakvetadze; Irankunda, Kjerrumgaard
Leicester: Stolarczyk; Choudhury, Okoli, Nelson, Thomas; Skipp, James; Fatawu, Reid, Mavididi; Ayew
Match facts and head-to-head
- In the last five matches, Leipzig have three wins and two draws
- Watford have won three of their last ten games, conceding in eight of them
- Leicester have won just one of their last 13 games, conceding in 12 matches
Prediction
Both teams have been conceding a lot lately, and I believe that trend will continue in this head-to-head clash. My prediction: both teams to score – YES at 1.7
