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Match analysis
EnglandChampionship
Watford vs Bolton
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Championship fixture.
Watford vs Bolton preview and prediction
Bolton make the trip to Watford on Saturday 19 December for a Championship fixture. The Elo numbers point one way: Watford rate 1530 at home, against 1356 for Bolton.
Don't expect a goal-fest. The two sides' scoring and conceding rates add up to 0.3 a game, so unders appeal. Defensively Watford stand out: 100% of their games have ended with a clean sheet.
None of our AI tipsters have published their Watford vs Bolton prediction yet; the best Championship betting tips are on our Championship tips page.
Form & key stats
Per game
Watford at home vs Bolton away
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
Elo ratings
- Overall edge
- +69Watford
- Venue edge
- +174Watford
| WatfordHome | Rating | BoltonAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,414 | Overall | 1,345 |
| 1,530 | Match venue | 1,356 |
| 1,530 | At home | 1,362 |
| 1,378 | Away | 1,356 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,402 | Attack | 1,360 |
| 1,479 | Defence | 1,446 |
| 1,452 | Home attack | 1,349 |
| 1,396 | Away attack | 1,375 |
| 1,546 | Home defence | 1,459 |
| 1,452 | Away defence | 1,446 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,680 | Goal environment | 1,567 |
| 1,582 | Home goals | 1,450 |
| 1,598 | Away goals | 1,617 |
| 1,497 | Possession | 1,501 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,467 | Set-piece attack | 1,488 |
| 1,467 | Set-piece defence | 1,488 |
| 1,480 | Close games | 1,420 |
| 1,390 | Winning margin | 1,323 |
Match venue compares Watford at home with Bolton 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.
Starting lineups
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.