Sheffield United vs Watford Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 01 Sep 2024

Back Hornets to Frustrate Blades

Watford stand out as a value wager at -115 with a +0.75 headstart. We anticipate this Asian Handicap could see them prosper against Sheffield United, with our stake equally divided between +0.5 and +1.0.

Sheffield United 1-0 Winners in Previous H2H

Sheffield United drew away from home in their last game. A 1-1 scoreline was played out against Norwich City at Carrow Road. Chris Wilder's side managed four shots on target and had 47% possession, with Ollie Arblaster scoring the goal.

Watford claimed a 2-1 home win over Derby County at Vicarage Road Stadium in their previous game. The Hornets had three shots on goal and boasted 68% possession, while Vakoun Issouf Bayo and Moussa Sissoko were both on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 1-0 in favour of Sheffield United when they last played Watford, with the clash taking place at Bramall Lane. The H2H record over 4 games makes for interesting reading. Two draws and one win each.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
17	Sheffield Utd	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
22	Watford	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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1 win, 7 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 11.2 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal. United have had 43.2% possession and 5.4 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 2.5 goals from 13.5 attempts and 6.3 shots on goal, while earning 4.3 corners.

Top scorer is Gustavo Hamer on 3 goals, while Ollie Arblaster and Ben Brereton Diaz have both racked up 2. Gustavo Hamer has made the most assists with 2.

Watford have won 4, lost 2 and drawn 4, averaging 4.3 shots on goal, 9.9 attempts and 1.4 goals. Tom Cleverley's men average 50.5% possession, 3.5 corners awarded and 4.3 corners against, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 8.4 attempts and 4.2 shots on goal.

Edo Kayembe is top of the team’s scoring charts with 4, while Ryan Andrews and Mileta Rajovic have 2. Yaser Asprilla is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 2.

Confirmed Lineups

Sheffield United confirmed lineup (4-4-1-1): Michael Cooper (GK), Alfie Gilchrist, Harry Souttar, Anel Ahmedhodzic, Harrison Burrows, Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, Vini Souza, Ollie Arblaster, Gustavo Hamer, Callum O'Hare, Kieffer Moore.

Watford confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Daniel Bachmann (GK), Matthew Pollock, Francisco Sierralta, James Morris, Ryan Andrews, Yasser Larouci, Moussa Sissoko, Tom Dele-Bashiru, Edo Kayembe, Giorgi Chakvetadze, Vakoun Issouf Bayo.

Sheffield United vs Watford Prediction & Betting Tips

We’re sweet on Watford +0.75 when it comes to the Asian Handicap at odds of -115. We’re hopeful that the underdogs are able to win or draw in this Championship encounter for a nice payout.

We’re always monitoring the team news. Combined with the latest form, this helps us secure the best value. Our football experts also take a data-led approach, with the key numbers proving useful.

Key Sheffield United vs Watford league stats:

• The +0.75 line has been covered by Watford in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +0.75 line has been covered by Watford in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.75 line has been covered by Watford in 3 consecutive games.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by Sheffield Utd in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by Sheffield Utd in 2 consecutive games.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by Sheffield Utd in 3 of their last 4 games against Watford.

Watford +0.75 Probability

According to the betting sites, our pick has a 53.5% chance of landing a return. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

Watford Asian Hcp +0.75 @ -115 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Sheffield United 2 - 2 Watford

When it comes to the correct score, we’re going to take a chance on a 2-2 outcome. We’ll go for the +1400 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

Sheffield United vs Watford Odds

With the bookies giving them a 58% probability of winning, Sheffield United might become a popular accumulator pick at their current betting odds. That is reflected in their -138 price of winning this Championship clash. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +333.3 about Watford.

You can get a similar price whether you’re backing Over or Under 2.5 Goals.

Should you want to back Sheffield United to win this Championship match, then there is -333 available on the Draw No Bet market, with Watford chalked at +240.

Full-Time Result

1

-138

X

+275

2

+333.3

Half-Time Result

1

+137.5

X

+125

2

+375

Double Chance

1X

-500

12

-400

X2

+105

Draw No Bet

1

-333

2

+240

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

+103

2 Hcp +0.75

-115

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-105

Over 2.5

-118

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-138

No

-100

Sheffield United vs Watford Lineups & Team News

Our United vs Watford team news will highlight the injuries for both squads, with the lineups giving you a helping hand with your bets.

The Championship squads highlight the star players operating for every team in the division.

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