Watford host Southampton at Vicarage Road Stadium, Watford on Sunday, Aug 16 at 2:30 PM in the Championship.

Despite playing at home, Watford face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Southampton have won 5 of 10 encounters, with 4 draws. Their last encounter ended in Watford won 0–1. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.0 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Watford a slight edge, but Southampton are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.