Watford return to home soil to face Birmingham City at 4:00 PM Jan 1, 2026 in what could be a turning point in their Championship campaign.

Watford have shown glimpses of consistency, picking up 2 wins recently. Birmingham City arrive with confidence, securing 3 wins from their last 5.

Historically, Watford hold the edge with 8 wins to Birmingham City's 1 in 10 meetings. 1 of those have ended in draws. Their most recent meeting saw Watford edged it 0-1.

With so much at stake in the Championship, both teams will be eager to leave their mark. Fine margins could decide this contest.