How it finished
West Bromwich Albion beat Watford 1–0. Bawler's model had West Bromwich Albion in front at 46% before kickoff, and that is how it finished. It forecast 2.6 goals; only 1 was scored. West Bromwich Albion had 9 shots (4 on target) to Watford's 10 (2), with 52% of the ball against 48%. Expected goals finished 1.0 to 0.8.
Published before kickoff and settled afterwards — misses included. Every call is time-stamped to the Bitcoin blockchain before the match so it cannot be edited later.
What we expected
What we expected before kickoff.
Each row is drawn on one scale, so a bar means the same length on both sides. Second-half goals are our full-match forecast minus our first half.
Our numbers, most likely first
What we published for this match, strongest first — our three strongest above the line.
First half — what we expected
Chance of at least one goal before half-time: 63%
First-half chances
How the match splits
How to read this
First-half numbers are our full-match forecast split by how much of each side's shooting and corners usually comes before the break. The small bars under each number are that side's most recent first halves (up to six).
Model inputs
Head to head
Common questions
Who won West Bromwich Albion vs Watford?
West Bromwich Albion beat Watford 1–0. Bawler's model had West Bromwich Albion in front at 46% before kickoff, and that is how it finished. It forecast 2.6 goals; only 1 was scored. West Bromwich Albion had 9 shots (4 on target) to Watford's 10 (2), with 52% of the ball against 48%. Expected goals finished 1.0 to 0.8.
What was the final score in West Bromwich Albion vs Watford?
West Bromwich Albion 1–0 Watford, played on 05 Sept 2026 in the England: Championship. Bawler's model had gone into it with West Bromwich Albion 46%, the draw 28% and Watford 26%.
What were the stats in West Bromwich Albion vs Watford?
Full-time: Possession 52%–48%, Expected goals (xG) 1.0–0.8, Shots 9–10, Shots on target 4–2, Shots inside box 7–7, Big chances 2–3, Corners 5–4, Saves 2–3, Fouls 18–12, Offsides 2–0, Yellow cards 5–3.
Did both teams score in West Bromwich Albion vs Watford?
No. It finished 1–0, so Watford failed to score. Bawler's model had put both teams scoring at 51% before kickoff.
Was Bawler's prediction for West Bromwich Albion vs Watford right?
Every call is published before kickoff and graded afterwards, misses included. On this match: Our call — we said West Bromwich Albion or draw 74%, it finished West Bromwich Albion won (46% called); Total goals — we said 2.6, it finished 1; Both teams to score — we said 51%, it finished No; Graded pick — we said Over 1.5 goals 72%, it finished Missed.