There should be a significant difference in quality between these teams based on table positions so far, with Watford U23 leading Ipswich U23 by 12 points.
It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Watford U23 and Ipswich U23.
Watford U23 form and stats
When playing at home in the Professional Development League, Watford U23, who have the most scored goals (23) in Professional Development League, have managed 4 wins, 0 draws and suffered 1 defeat from 5 games.
The points were shared in Watford U23's previous game, also at home. Visiting Ipswich U23 (placed 7th) travelled back with a point after a 0-0 scoreline. Ahead of that match, Watford U23 won a home game hosting Colchester U23 (3-1).
This is expected to be a close game, with Watford U23 perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with Watford U23 as a small favourite), we find five games. Watford U23 has won 2 of these, drawn 2 and lost 1.
Goals are plentiful in the league this season as Watford U23 has scored 14 goals here in 5 attempts. Watford U23 have conceded 7 in these home matches.
Ipswich U23 form and stats
Playing away, Ipswich U23, who have the fewest scored goals (3) away in Professional Development League, have won 0 games, drawn 1 and suffered 3 defeats in the Professional Development League this season. Visiting Ipswich U23 has seen their last two away games both end with a tied score and one point each.
It's another away game for the visitors, as they travelled to Watford U23 (placed 1st) in their previous outing. The Professional Development League match ended in a draw 0-0. Prior to that match, a home win 2-1 against Coventry U23.
So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Ipswich U23 playing away and similar expectations, we found three relevant matches. Results were {0 Ipswich U23 wins}, 2 draws and 1 defeat.
The visitors have scored 3 goals from 4 away games in the league, an average of less than one per game. For Ipswich U23, more than two goals on average per game end up in their own net.
Head 2 Head
Watford U23-Ipswich U23 H2H statistics last four meetings regardless of arena: Watford U23 2 wins, Ipswich U23 2 wins, 0 draws. 3 of these four matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).Watford U23 missing players
Ipswich U23 missing players
| Watford U23 | Ipswich U23 | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs
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Statistics | Stat | vs
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Away | Total |
| 11 | 6 | 2 | Played | P | 0 | 5 | 11 |
| 7 | 4 | 2 | Won | W | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | Lost | L | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 23 | 14 | 5 | Scored | S | 0 | 3 | 16 |
| 16 | 7 | 2 | Conceded | C | 0 | 8 | 20 |
| 91% | 83% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 0% | 80% | 91% |
| 91% | 83% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 0% | 80% | 82% |
| 73% | 83% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 40% | 64% |
| 55% | 67% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 20% | 45% |
| 36% | 33% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 9% |
| 64% | 67% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 60% | 73% |
| 27% | 33% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 20% | 9% |
| 18% | 17% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 40% | 27% |
| 4.3 | 3.4 | 5 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 0 | 3.6 | 4.6 |
| 4.4 | 2.8 | 3 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 0 | 3.6 | 4.9 |
| 0.5 | 0.4 | 0 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 0 | 0.6 | 1.1 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Red Cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- Ipswich U23 have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
- Ipswich U23 have won significantly less corners away then at home.
- Ipswich U23 have yet to win a game away.
- Watford U23 have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Watford U23 have scored at least twice as many goals at home as Ipswich U23 have scored away.
- Watford U23 have won significantly less corners at home than away.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Watford U23 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 23 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 22 |
| 2 | Coventry U23 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 17 |
| 3 | Charlton U23 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 12 | 4 | 15 |
| 4 | Cardiff U23 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 12 | -1 | 15 |
| 5 | Millwall U23 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 13 |
| 6 | Queens Park Rangers U23 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 17 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 13 |
| 7 | Ipswich U23 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 16 | 20 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8 | -4 | 10 |
| 8 | Bristol City U23 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 10 | -4 | 10 |
| 9 | Crystal Palace U23 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 10 | -8 | 8 |
| 10 | Colchester U23 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 22 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 12 | -10 | 7 |