Ace Football previews the Championship game between Sheffield United and Watford who meet up this coming Sunday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
Matchday 4 of the new Championship season sees Watford pay Sheffield United a visit at the Bramall Lane in what promises to be a gruelling affair.
A glance at the Championship table reveals that the current difference between the teams is six points and nine places.
Form: Sheffield United vs Watford
Sheffield United Form
In the previous three games, Sheffield United drew 2-2 with Queens Park Rangers, lost 1-1 against Norwich and 1-0 against Barnsley. Sheffield United have been in potent form at Bramall Lane, winning no less than five of the past six Championship matches here. They remained without defeat, as they drew once, hammered in 14 goals while letting in four.
Watford Form
In their last three matches, Watford first beat Stoke 3-0, then Derby by 2-1 and finally Plymouth by 2-0. Watford claimed two wins against two draws and two defeats in their last six away matches in the Championship. The scoreline from these matches reads ten goals conceded and nine scored.
Betting facts for Sheffield United and Watford
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Sheffield United and Watford. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- In the last 12 Sheffield United home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 11 of the last 12 Sheffield United home matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
- Sheffield United have conceded in 24 of the last 25 home matches
- Sheffield United have conceded in 24 of the last 26 matches
- Sheffield United have won 11 of the last 13 home matches in the Championship
- In the last 3 Watford away matches the sum of goals was over 4.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Watford matches the sum of goals was over 4.5
- In 6 of the last 8 away matches Watford played, both teams scored
- In 6 of the last 8 Watford away matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In the last 3 away matches in a row Watford played in the Championship, both teams scored
In-form players: Sheffield United vs Watford
Gustavo Hamer is the most prolific Championship marksman for the home team, scoring twice recently. Watford look to Edo Kayembe, hoping he can add to his current total of three Championship goals in his latest games.
Betting markets: Sheffield United vs Watford
Full-time result
Sheffield United won only once in their last 10 outings at Bramall Lane, but they drew three and lost six in this run. Watford won three, drew three and lost four of their last 10 games away from home. Watford did not lose any of their last 6 matches at home.
Both teams to score
Amazingly, Sheffield United scored the first goal of the match in just three out of the last ten games at home. Watford got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Watford managed three wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in six of Sheffield United’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 2.1 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of the last ten games for Watford, who scored 2.3 times on average in these matches.
Recommended tip: Sheffield United vs Watford
To sum up, the upcoming match between Sheffield United and Watford seems to be a good betting opportunity. Considering the above statements, we have come up with a betting prediction for this Championship game.