Sunderland vs Watford Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 08 Feb 2025

Strong Case for Hornets to Cover the Line

Watford can perform well against Sunderland and there is Asian Handicap odds of +103 when it comes to the visitors having a +1 goal advantage. A returned is landed if they win or draw, while money is refunded for a one-goal defeat.

Watford Overcame Sunderland in Previous Clash

Sunderland won last time out by a 3-2 scoreline. It was on their travels against Middlesbrough at Riverside Stadium. Regis Le Bris' team recorded nine shots on target and had 52% possession, with Daniel Neil, Wilson Isidor and Ryan Giles (own goal) among the goals.

Watford have lost in their previous three outings. In a recent home game at Vicarage Road Stadium, they were turned over 1-0 by Norwich City. The Hornets had one shot on goal and 42% possession.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Watford have claimed back-to-back victories over Sunderland and both were home wins at Vicarage Road Stadium, featuring 2-1 and 1-0 scorelines. The past 5 H2H games have seen two Watford triumphs, one Sunderland win and two draws.

Sunderland have 6 wins, 1 loss and 3 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 5.4 shots on goal and 10.7 attempts. The Black Cats have averaged 49.0% possession and 5.5 corners per match, conceding 1.1 goals and 4.2 corners from 3.2 shots on goal and 7.1 attempts.

Top scorer Wilson Isidor has found the net 5 times, with Daniel Neil, Eliezer Mayenda, Daniel Ballard and Daniel Ballard getting 2 goals each. Eliezer Mayenda has recorded the most assists with 3.

Watford have won 2, lost 7 and drawn 1, with an average of 6.7 attempts, 3.0 shots on goal and 1.1 goals. Tom Cleverley's men average 55.4% possession, 4.8 corners awarded and 4.1 corners against them, while 1.6 goals have been conceded from 4.1 shots on goal and 9.0 attempts.

We’ve seen Rocco Vata, Edo Kayembe and Kwadwo Baah score 2 goals each. The top assistors in the last 10 games are Matthew Pollock, Moussa Sissoko and Kwadwo Baah who have all made 1.

Confirmed Lineups

Sunderland confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Anthony Patterson (GK), Trai Hume, Chris Mepham, Luke O'Nien, Dennis Cirkin, Salis Abdul Samed, Daniel Neil, Patrick Roberts, Chris Rigg, Enzo Le Fee, Wilson Isidor.

Watford confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Egil Selvik (GK), Ryan Andrews, James Abankwah, Matthew Pollock, Yasser Larouci, Imran Louza, Tom Dele-Bashiru, Moussa Sissoko, Edo Kayembe, Giorgi Chakvetadze, Mamadou Doumbia.

Sunderland vs Watford Prediction & Betting Tips

Watford +1 for this Championship match looks like the stand out option and we’ll play them at a price of +103. The away team should be able to serve it up throughout the ninety minutes and secure a return.

It’s always a case of checking out the latest team news to make expert football recommendations. Then we get to work when it comes to unearthing the stats that are the most valuable.

Key Sunderland vs Watford league stats:

• The +1 line has been covered by Watford in 11 of their last 20 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Sunderland in 4 of their last 10 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Sunderland in 2 of their last 5 games.
• The +1 line has been covered by Watford in 2 consecutive games against Sunderland.

Watford +1 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 49.3% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

Selling goals can be a great alternative and allows bettors to enjoy a bigger return on a similar selection. For a more conservative pick, you can alternatively buy goals.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Sunderland 0 - 0 Watford

The game ending in a 0-0 draw is available at odds of +1150. Take a chance on the correct score and get rewarded for predicting the right scoreline.

Corners Prediction

Watford Under 3.5 Corners -127

The 3.5 corners line has not been covered by Watford in their past three games, while Sunderland have conceded 3.70 corners on average in their last 10 home matches. On this basis, we can take a price of -127 that this Watford Team Corners bet falls short of the line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Sunderland

Total

9.70 5.50 4.20

Home

10.50 6.80 3.70

Away

10.60 5.30 5.30

Watford

Total

8.90 4.80 4.10

Home

9.50 5.60 3.90

Away

10.20 4.70 5.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-102

Under 10.5

-137

Sunderland Corners

Over 6.5

-110

Under 6.5

-125

Watford Corners

Over 3.5

-125

Under 3.5

-110

Most Corners

1

-345

X

+650

2

+290

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Sunderland vs Watford Odds

The bookies have Sunderland at -222 in the Full-Time Result market, implying the market leaders are 69% likely to win this Championship match according to the latest betting odds. Watford are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and they can be backed at +575.

The Total Goals market looks like a close call, with Under and Over 2.5 Goals trading at a similar price.

You can back Sunderland at -588 on the Draw No Bet market, with money back if the game is a draw. Watford are +410 with the football betting sites to win this Championship game.

Full-Time Result

1

-222

X

+350

2

+575

Half-Time Result

1

-106

X

+140

2

+480

Double Chance

1X

-1000

12

-556

X2

+155

Draw No Bet

1

-588

2

+410

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

-128

2 Hcp +1

-100

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-100

Over 2.5

-130

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-110

No

-125

Sunderland vs Watford Lineups & Team News

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