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Watford predicted lineup vs Swansea1 UNAVAILABLE
Watford are without Traoré away at Swansea in the CHA, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 5 official matches is: Ravaglia in goal, a back four of Traoré, Pollock, Keben and Zemura, and Bravo, Maamma, Nabizada and Kjerrumgaard further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.
Team news
- Unavailable: Traoré (Out).
- Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 15 of the last 30 matches.
- Based on starts across 5 official matches this season.
Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Watford, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
4-2-3-1 at home · 4-4-2 away
Most Common Watford Starting XI
Based on 5 official matches this season
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
Watford fixtures
Watford @ Swansea
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- What is Watford's expected lineup?
- Watford are without Traoré away at Swansea in the CHA, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 5 official matches is: Ravaglia in goal, a back four of Traoré, Pollock, Keben and Zemura, and Bravo, Maamma, Nabizada and Kjerrumgaard further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now. Most-used XI (4-2-3-1): Ravaglia, Traoré (out), Pollock, Keben, Zemura, Bove, Kyprianou, Bravo, Maamma, Nabizada, Kjerrumgaard.
- Who started Watford's last match?
- Watford's starting XI on 29 Aug 2026 in the Championship (4-2-3-1): F. Ravaglia, O. Traoré, M. Pollock, K. Keben, J. Zemura, E. Bove, H. Kyprianou, Amin Nabizada, Iker Bravo, O. Maamma, L. Kjerrumgaard.
- What was Watford's last result?
- Watford drew with West Ham 1–1 on 29 Aug 2026.
- When did Watford last win?
- Watford last won on 16 Aug 2026, beating Southampton 2–1.
- Who takes penalties for Watford?
- E. Kayembe has taken the most penalties for Watford in the 2025/26 season, scoring 1 of 1.
- Who has made the most starts for Watford this season?
- M. Pollock leads with 4 starts for Watford across all competitions this season.
- What formation does Watford use most often?
- Watford have used a 4-2-3-1 in 5 of their 5 matches this season.
- Which Watford goalkeeper has started the most this season?
- Federico Ravaglia has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Watford this season, starting 4 matches.
- Which Watford defender has started the most this season?
- Matthew Pollock has made the most starts as defender for Watford this season, starting 4 matches.
- Which Watford midfielder has started the most this season?
- Hector Kyprianou has made the most starts as midfielder for Watford this season, starting 4 matches.
- Which Watford forward has started the most this season?
- Iker Bravo has made the most starts as forward for Watford this season, starting 4 matches.
Watford away to Swansea
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