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Watford vs Southampton Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Championship |
|---|---|
Match Date | Sunday 16 August 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 13:30 UK time |
Venue | Vicarage Road |
The starting lineups for the Championship fixture between Watford and Southampton have been confirmed.
Watford Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Federico Ravaglia, Omar Haktab Traoré, Mattie Pollock, Marc Bola, Kévin Keben, Amin Nabizada, Othmane Maamma, Hector Kyprianou, Edoardo Bove, Iker Bravo, Mamadou Doumbia
Substitutes: James Clarridge, Michael Adu-Poku, Albert Eames, Luca Kjerrumgaard, Rocco Vata, Jordan Zemura, Edo Kayembe, Martín Payero, Daniel Bachmann
Southampton Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Daniel Peretz, Jack Stephens, James Bree, Ryan Manning, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Léo Scienza, Cameron Bragg, Kuryu Matsuki, Lewis Dobbin, Flynn Downes, Cyle Larin
Substitutes: Nathan Wood, Finn Azaz, Cameron Archer, Tom Fellows, Ben Brereton, Divin Mubama, Samuel Edozie, Welington, George Long
Watford vs Southampton Immediate Reaction
Watford
Watford line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Federico Ravaglia starting in goal behind a defensive unit of Omar Haktab Traoré, Kévin Keben, Mattie Pollock, and Marc Bola. Hector Kyprianou and Edoardo Bove anchor the central midfield, while Amin Nabizada, Iker Bravo, and Othmane Maamma operate behind lone striker Mamadou Doumbia.
Southampton
Southampton also deploy a 4-2-3-1 setup, with Daniel Peretz between the posts and a back four consisting of James Bree, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Jack Stephens, and Ryan Manning. Flynn Downes and Cameron Bragg provide midfield structure, allowing Kuryu Matsuki, Lewis Dobbin, and Léo Scienza to support forward Cyle Larin.
Watford vs Southampton Reactive Bet Builder
The featured bet builder for this fixture backs Southampton to secure the victory, with striker Cyle Larin tipped to score at any time. The selection also includes both teams to score, along with Southampton midfielder Flynn Downes to receive a booking during the match.
Watford vs Southampton Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
With both managers opting for balanced 4-2-3-1 formations, Southampton look set to push the tempo with their attacking midfield line and front man Cyle Larin. Watford possess creative quality in support of Mamadou Doumbia to pose a threat at home, but the visitors enter this clash with stronger defensive organization and momentum.
Score Prediction: 1-2
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