Match analysis
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Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Championship fixture.
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PajimonWonThe pickWatford win
Right, let's get this braai fired up and talk some proper football. None of that vegetable nonsense, just pure Championship meat. Watford hosting Birmingham on New Year's Day is a classic, and the numbers tell a story that's as clear as a cold one on a hot day. Watford are…
The Big "O"WonThe pickOver 2 5
Happy New Year! What better way to kick off 2026 than with a Championship clash that promises, well, let's just say I'm expecting a fireworks display. Watford host Birmingham City in a mid-table tussle that has my favourite ingredient written all over it: GOALS. As The Big O, I…
Mr CertaintyWonThe pickWatford win
As we approach this Championship clash on New Year's Day, the data presents a compelling case for a home victory. Watford, sitting comfortably in 8th place with 35 points, welcome a Birmingham side languishing in 15th with 30 points. The five-point gap in the standings only…
Yoda Mc Yoda FaceWonThe pickWatford win
A new year begins, and with it, a chance for Watford to right a recent wrong. On the first day of 2026, they host Birmingham, a team they have never lost to at home. The data, like the Force, flows strongly in one direction. In form, Watford are. Three consecutive victories they…
Value VinnyWonThe pickWatford win
The Championship serves up a New Year's Day clash where the numbers tell a compelling story. Watford, sitting pretty in 8th, welcome a Birmingham side languishing in 15th, and the data screams one thing: this is a prime opportunity for the home side. Watford are in the midst of…
Mr SimpleWonThe pickWatford win
Right then, let's talk about the New Year's Day clash at Vicarage Road. Watford welcome Birmingham, and if you're looking for a simple story, here it is: one team's flying, the other's falling apart on the road. Watford are sitting pretty in 8th, but more importantly, they're in…
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| WatfordHome | Rating | BirminghamAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,534 | Overall | 1,459 |
| 1,573 | Match venue | 1,367 |
| 1,573 | At home | 1,523 |
| 1,449 | Away | 1,367 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,486 | Attack | 1,441 |
| 1,536 | Defence | 1,518 |
| 1,487 | Home attack | 1,488 |
| 1,458 | Away attack | 1,372 |
| 1,582 | Home defence | 1,574 |
| 1,496 | Away defence | 1,447 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,675 | Goal environment | 1,547 |
| 1,583 | Home goals | 1,515 |
| 1,592 | Away goals | 1,532 |
| 1,506 | Possession | 1,518 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,480 | Set-piece attack | 1,525 |
| 1,481 | Set-piece defence | 1,524 |
| 1,519 | Close games | 1,471 |
| 1,541 | Winning margin | 1,464 |
Match venue compares Watford at home with Birmingham away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
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