The next Watford manager odds market is live onsite with the pressure mounting on Alessio Dionisi after the crushing MD10 loss to Cardiff.
A hefty 5-1 defeat in the Welsh capital compounded the Hornets to a fourth successive defeat. The Hertfordshire side have shipped 12 goals in that run with nine coming in the last two games alone.
As it stands, the Golden Boys are languishing in the drop zone with a goal difference of -11. Dionisi has only overseen two wins in the EFL Championship this season and various reports suggest another bad result against Charlton could spend the end of his short tenure.
With that in mind, BetVictor News takes a closer look at the most likely candidates to replace the Italian coach – who was only given the Vicarage Road gig in June on a two-year deal.
Next Watford Manager Odds: Steve Cooper And Carlos Corberan The Early Favourites
BetVictor traders have published the up-to-date next Watford manager odds market with Steve Cooper and Carlos Corberan heading the betting. Cooper has a wealth of experience in England’s top and second tier and has over 200 games under his belt.
His most memorable achievement was leading Nottingham Forest back to the big time in 2022 via the play-offs. The 46-year-old managed to defy the Premier League relegation odds and preserve the Tricky Trees top-flight status for the 2023-24 campaign. Cooper is currently unattached after leaving Brondby in May and also manager Swansea and Leicester.
Meanwhile, Corberan also has a decent level of experience in the EFL Championship. Ironically, he was in the opposing dugout for Huddersfield when Forest were able to clinch promotion four years ago.
The Spaniard also had a two-year spell with West Brom but was unable to get the Baggies promoted. Corberan was most recently at Valencia but left his post in September. Both managers are currently priced at 6/1 to take the Watford hotseat.
Could Rob Edwards Return To Watford?
It may seem a million miles away but the idea of a Rob Edwards return to Watford hasn’t been ignored by our traders. The Welshman had a short and unsuccessful spell in Hertfordshire back in the 2022-23 campaign. After he was dismissed after a poor start to the campaign, he went on to lead Luton to the Premier League via the play-offs.
His EFL Championship stats are rather hit-and-miss and if the board were to consider a Vicarage Road return, it would certainly be greeted with mixed feelings from supporters. However, it can’t be ruled out completely – especially as Edwards is currently seeking employment and offers value at 12/1.
Other Contenders For The Watford Job
The next Watford manager odds market has a varied level of potential contenders. Dave Challinor (8/1) is very much a name in the mix. So to are Philippe Montanier and Jon Dahl Tomasson (both 12/1) with former Premier League gaffers Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Ralph Hassenhuttl also in contention (both 14/1).
Former Hornet Sean Dyche (16/1) is also a name that could be worth keeping an eye on. Other considerations include Erol Bulut (16/1) – who was the early favourite in BetVictor’s next Watford manager odds market in May. Former QPR bosses Michael Beale (33/1) and Marti Cifuentes (25/1) are also included.
*odds correct at the time of publication – October 14, 2026.
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