Watford vs Ipswich: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Watford prepare to host Ipswich Town on February 24, 2026, with kick-off at 20:45, this ENGLAND: Championship fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.

Watford, currently 12th in the standings with 45 points from 32 games, trail the leaders by 17 points. They've earned 29 points from 16 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 3 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Ipswich Town, sitting 4th with 54 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 19 points from 14 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Recent meetings between Watford and Ipswich Town have been competitive, ending in a 1-1 draw. The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against Preston NE, Watford recorded a 2-2 draw while lining up in a 3-5-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Selvik, Mfuni, Pollock, Abankwah, Goglichidze, Louza, Mendy, Maamma, Kayembe, Chakvetadze, Kjerrumgaard. This configuration emphasized defensive solidity while enabling quick transitions forward.

Ipswich Town's last outing came against Derby County, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Walton, Davis, Kipre, O'Shea, Furlong, Taylor, Matusiwa, Clarke, Mehmeti, Burns, Azon. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Watford are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Watford and Ipswich Town are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Watford's fixtures have averaged 2.3 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Ipswich Town's games average 2.3 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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