15 April 2015 at 18:45

Referee: Paul Tierney

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

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

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.

Nottingham Forest2wins
4draws10 meetings
Watford4wins

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

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (20%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (31%) — the odds may underestimate Watford.

Market Summary

Margin: 3.6%

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 31.3%Draw 28.7%Away 43.5%

Odds Range

1X2
Min3.193.202.29
Max3.203.662.30
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 market30.6%26.7%42.7%
Public market30.5%27.1%42.4%

Nottingham Forest vs Watford — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Watford
Result vs. Market: Watford (44%)

Result matched 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.

Nottingham ForestHalf-time:02Watford
22Shots23
11Shots on target10

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: Nottingham Forest

W 238D 205L 247
Over 2.545
Goals scored860

Away Record: Watford

W 265D 195L 226
Over 2.553
Goals scored988

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Watford defeated Nottingham Forest 3:1. The match was played in Championship 2014.

Recent Form

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

Nottingham Forest

WWDDWW

Watford

LLDLDW

Nottingham Forest vs Watford Head to Head Results

Nottingham Forest and Watford have met 10 times — Nottingham Forest won 2, Watford won 4, with 4 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2011. Watford leads the head-to-head with 4 victories from 10 meetings. A combined 22 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.20 per match (9 for the home side, 13 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 4 matches (40%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 3 games (30%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Watford are currently unbeaten in the last 4 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–2 in 2014.

2

Nottingham Forest

4

Drawn

4

Watford

Goals: 9Goals: 13

Recent Meetings (10)

6 Mar 2021Watford1 – 0Nottingham Forest
2 Dec 2020Nottingham Forest0 – 0Watford
30 Jan 2016Nottingham Forest0 – 1Watford
21 Oct 2014Watford2 – 2Nottingham Forest
30 Jan 2014Nottingham Forest4 – 2Watford
25 Aug 2013Watford1 – 1Nottingham Forest
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