Watford vs Peterborough: Prediction, H2H & Betting Tips

Watford take on Peterborough in the League Cup on Tuesday, 25 August 2026. Below is our data-driven preview and prediction for this fixture, based on head-to-head history, recent form and league position.

Final result: Watford 1–5 Peterborough. Peterborough won the match.

Watford come into this fixture having won 1, drawn 0 and lost 1 of their last 2 games (WL), scoring in every game.

Peterborough come into this fixture having won 2, drawn 0 and lost 0 of their last 2 games (WW), scoring in every game.

In their last 5 meetings, Watford have won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 against Peterborough. These fixtures have averaged 3.4 goals per game, with both teams scoring in 60% of them.

Defensively, Watford kept 1 clean sheet and Peterborough kept 1 across those meetings, giving a useful guide to how tight this matchup tends to be.