Watford vs Sheffield Wednesday Prediction – Championship

Check out the best guesses for Watford vs Sheffield Wednesday Here you find the best guess of Watford vs Sheffield Wednesday For the Championship, in addition to the match analysis and betting tips. Read below our detailed analysis of both teams, including the recent record and the main statistics of the last games to offer the best guess for this match between Watford vs Sheffield Wednesday. Watford 03 May 2025 – 11::30 Championship 2024/2025 NORMAL EXPENSE – ROUND 46 Sheffield Wednesday

Betting tip and prediction for this match between Watford vs Sheffield Wednesday: The most likely prediction for this encounter will be that both teams score at least one goal. While Watford boasts a higher quality squad, their recent performances have not met expectations, revealing weaknesses that Sheffield Wednesday may exploit. It is worth noting that the market for “both teams to score – yes” has been successful in three of Watford’s last four official matches.

The best prediction for Watford vs Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship is that both teams will score. This match is likely to see opportunities for goals, given both teams’ recent form.

Match preview: Watford vs Sheffield Wednesday

Watford and Sheffield Wednesday face off at Vicarage Road in a fixture for the 46th round of the Championship. The last encounter saw Watford secure a resounding away victory (2-6) when they met on 02-11-2024. The recent head-to-head record favours the home team, with 2 wins and 1 draw in the last 3 meetings. The home advantage could play a significant role, as both teams show considerable differences in their home and away performances.

Team analysis: Watford

After achieving 16 wins, 8 draws, and 21 losses, the home side currently occupies 13th position with 56 points. In their last match, they fell to Blackburn Rovers (2-1), following a previous defeat against Portsmouth (1-0). Watford tends to perform better at home, with a record of 6 wins, 2 draws, and 7 losses at Vicarage Road compared to 2 wins, 4 draws, and 9 losses as the away side in their last 30 games. In their last 10 home games in the Championship, Watford has garnered only 10 points from a possible 30, with the most common half-time score being 0-0 (8 out of 22 games). Defensively, they have struggled, conceding in 7 of their last 10 matches, although they have managed to score in 7 of those games. Watford has only overturned the scoreline in 3 out of the 25 matches where they conceded first. Following their recent defeat, Watford’s only goal came from Mattie Pollock. The team is expected to adopt a 3-4-3 formation, with Rocco Vata, Doumbia, Edo Kayembe Baah, and Vakoun Bayo as key attacking players. Imbân Louza will play a pivotal role in midfield, crucial for creating opportunities. However, they will be missing Giorgi Chakvetadze, Yasser Larouci, and Kwadwo Baah due to injuries.

Team analysis: Sheffield Wednesday

The visitors currently sit in 12th place with 57 points, having recorded 14 wins, 13 draws, and 18 losses. In their penultimate match, they secured a home victory against Middlesbrough (2-1) but were held to a draw against Portsmouth (1-1) in their latest outing. Interestingly, Sheffield Wednesday has demonstrated stronger performances away from home, with a record of 6 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses in their last 30 away games, compared to 3 wins, 6 draws, and 6 losses at home. Their last away match in the Championship ended in a defeat (2-0) against Stoke City. In their last 10 away games, Sheffield Wednesday has accumulated 12 points from a possible 30, but they have conceded goals in 9 of those matches, indicating defensive vulnerabilities. Their away fixtures have often been high-scoring, with 15 of their last 22 matches exceeding 2.5 goals. In the 45 games played this season, they have conceded the first goal 28 times and managed to come back to win only 6 of those matches. Sheffield Wednesday heads into this match following a 1-1 draw against Portsmouth, where Callum Paterson scored the team’s only goal. They typically employ a 4-3-3 system, with Yan Valery, Djeidi Gassama, and Michael Smith as the main attacking threats. The team tends to exploit the left flank, using the pace of Callum Paterson to apply pressure on the opposition’s defence. However, they will be without Svante Ingelsson due to suspension.

The best prediction for Watford vs Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship is that both teams will score.