25 August 2013 at 12:15

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Watford4wins
4draws10 meetings
Nottingham Forest2wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.5

Average goals per game

40%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 3.7%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 46.9%Draw 28.0%Away 28.7%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.053.503.40
Max2.203.613.56
Market favourite:Watford · Slight favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market45.6%27.0%27.4%
Public market44.3%27.8%27.8%
Δ1.3%0.8%0.4%

Watford vs Nottingham Forest — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Watford (47%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

WatfordHalf-time:01Nottingham Forest
19Shots18
7Shots on target8

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
06/03/21Watford1–0Nottingham Forest1.89/3.29/4.67
02/12/20Nottingham Forest0–0Watford3.06/3.25/2.42
21/10/14Watford2–2Nottingham Forest2.28/3.43/3.27
15/04/15Nottingham Forest1–3Watford3.20/3.49/2.30
25/08/13Watford1–1Nottingham Forest2.13/3.57/3.49
30/01/14Nottingham Forest4–2Watford2.07/3.33/3.76
24/09/11Watford0–1Nottingham Forest2.48/3.21/2.84
22/12/12Watford2–0Nottingham Forest2.19/3.36/3.39
26/01/13Nottingham Forest0–3Watford2.49/3.37/2.95
11/02/12Nottingham Forest1–1Watford2.12/3.32/3.39

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Watford

W 265D 195L 226
Over 2.553
Goals scored988

Away Record: Nottingham Forest

W 238D 205L 247
Over 2.545
Goals scored860

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Watford and Nottingham Forest drew 1:1. The match was played in Championship 2013.

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Watford have recorded 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats. Nottingham Forest show 4 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.

Watford

LLDLDW

Nottingham Forest

WWDDWW

Watford vs Nottingham Forest Head to Head Results

Watford and Nottingham Forest have met 10 times — Watford won 5, Nottingham Forest won 2, with 3 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2011. Watford leads the head-to-head with 5 victories from 10 meetings. A combined 24 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.40 per match (15 for the home side, 9 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 4 matches (40%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 4 games (40%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Watford are currently unbeaten in the last 5 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–2 in 2014.

5

Watford

3

Drawn

2

Nottingham Forest

Goals: 15Goals: 9

Recent Meetings (10)

6 Mar 2021Watford1 – 0Nottingham Forest
2 Dec 2020Nottingham Forest0 – 0Watford
30 Jan 2016Nottingham Forest0 – 1Watford
15 Apr 2015Nottingham Forest1 – 3Watford
21 Oct 2014Watford2 – 2Nottingham Forest
30 Jan 2014Nottingham Forest4 – 2Watford
26 Jan 2013Nottingham Forest0 – 3Watford
22 Dec 2012Watford2 – 0Nottingham Forest
11 Feb 2012Nottingham Forest1 – 1Watford
24 Sept 2011Watford0 – 1Nottingham Forest
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026