Watford vs Sheffield United Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 04 Jan 2025

Blades Look the Smart Pick

Sheffield United represent value when it comes to the Asian Handicap 0.0. The big upside of this wager is that we get a return at -123 if they beat Watford and money refunded if the match ends level.

Teams’ Last Clash Saw 1-0 United Win

Watford have lost back-to-back games. Away from home, they recently suffered a 3-1 defeat against Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road. Tom Cleverley's side had most of the ball recording 55% possession and four shots on target, while Kwadwo Baah bagged the goal.

Sheffield United were beaten in their previous game and this was away from home at Stadium of Light. Sunderland claimed a 2-1 win. The Steel City outfit racked up three shots on goal and enjoyed 66% possession, while Luke O'Nien (own goal) was on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

United have claimed back-to-back wins over Watford, with both home victories coming at Bramall Lane by scorelines of 1-0 and 1-0. The past 5 meetings between these sides have resulted in two United victories and one Watford win. There have also been two draws.

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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4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 8.7 attempts and 4.2 shots on goal. Watford have had 55.0% possession and 5.9 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.2 goals from 8.7 attempts and 3.6 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 4.4 corners.

Vakoun Issouf Bayo is the top scorer with 4 goals, while Kwadwo Baah and Rocco Vata each have 2. Rocco Vata is the top assists maker with 3.

United have won 5, lost 2 and drawn 3, with an average of 1.5 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 7.4 attempts. Chris Wilder's team have averaged 51.8% possession, 5.1 corners taken and 5.7 corners against, while conceding 0.9 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 8.5 attempts.

Kieffer Moore and Tyrese Campbell have top scored with 3, while Callum O'Hare is next on 2. Gustavo Hamer has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 4.

Confirmed Lineups

Watford confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Daniel Bachmann (GK), Matthew Pollock, Angelo Ogbonna, Francisco Sierralta, Ryan Andrews, Edo Kayembe, Imran Louza, Giorgi Chakvetadze, Jeremy Ngakia, Kwadwo Baah, Rocco Vata.

Sheffield United confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Michael Cooper (GK), Alfie Gilchrist, Jack Robinson, Anel Ahmedhodzic, Harrison Burrows, Tom Davies, Sydie Peck, Andre Brooks, Callum O'Hare, Gustavo Hamer, Ryan One.

Watford vs Sheffield United Prediction & Betting Tips

Sheffield United at 0.0 could be the way forward for this Championship encounter. The Asian Handicap odds of -123 makes lots of appeal, with our betting prediction looking like a value wager.

Sportsgambler.com boast football expertise and that comes from knowing the team news once it’s announced. The latest form will also fuel our predictions and we make sure that the best stats are on hand.

Key Watford vs Sheffield United league stats:

• The 0.0 line has been covered by United in 12 of their last 20 games.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Watford in 3 of their last 10 games.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Watford in 8 of their last 20 games.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Watford in 2 consecutive games.
• The 0.0 line has been covered by United in 2 consecutive games against Watford.

United 0.0 Probability

According to the bookies, our pick has a 55.2% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Watford 0 - 1 Sheffield United

We’re going for Sheffield United at +600 to secure a 1-0 win. It’s exciting to bet on the correct score and this wager will hopefully be able to land a nice return.

Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -110

The average corner count for the past 5 United matches has been 8.60, with the previous 5 Watford games seeing less than 10.5 corners 4 times. We can use these stats to our advantage, with odds of -110 that the teams come up short when it comes to the Total Corners line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Watford

Total

10.30 5.90 4.40

Home

11.40 6.30 5.10

Away

10.70 4.70 6.00

Sheffield United

Total

10.80 5.10 5.70

Home

10.30 5.60 4.70

Away

12.40 5.60 6.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-120

Under 10.5

-120

Watford Corners

Over 5.5

-100

Under 5.5

-138

Sheffield United Corners

Over 4.5

-138

Under 4.5

-100

Most Corners

1

-132

X

+575

2

+123

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Watford vs Sheffield United Odds

The latest betting odds show that Watford are +162.5 for a Championship victory, while Sheffield United are +162.5 with the bookies and the draw is +225.

For the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 Goals is the shortest price for this interesting match.

The Draw No Bet market is popular for Championship matches, with the football betting sites offering Watford at -120 and Sheffield United are priced at -120 for the win.

Full-Time Result

1

+162.5

X

+225

2

+162.5

Half-Time Result

1

+240

X

+110

2

+240

Double Chance

1X

-225

12

-300

X2

-225

Draw No Bet

1

-120

2

-120

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp 0.0

-109

2 Hcp 0.0

-102

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-138

Over 2.5

+110

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-125

No

-110

Watford vs Sheffield United Lineups & Team News

It’s good to know about any injuries and this is reflected in our Watford vs United team news, with this leading to predicted and confirmed lineups.

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

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