Watford vs Sheffield Wednesday Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 03 May 2025
We are picking Sheffield Wednesday at 0.0 on the Asian Handicap when they line up against Watford. The odds of -114 means that we get a return for a win and there’s money back if the game ends level.
Watford lost on the road in their last game, making it four straight defeats. Blackburn Rovers won 2-1 at Ewood Park. The Hornets had 45% possession and totalled two shots on target, with Matthew Pollock bagging the goal.
Sheffield Wednesday drew their previous game which was at home. The action at Hillsborough ended 1-1 against Portsmouth. Danny Roehl's side had the lion’s share of the ball boasting 63% possession and two shots on goal, with Callum Paterson on the scoresheet.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Watford have not lost any of the past five games against Wednesday. Their last encounter was staged at Hillsborough, with Watford winning 6-2 on the road. The past 5 H2H matches have included three Watford wins along with two draws.
| Championship | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 |  Watford |
21 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 30 | 28 | 2 | 30:28 | 29 |
| 24 |  Sheffield Wed |
20 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 15 | 40 | -25 | 15:40 | -9 |
Watford have 2 wins, 7 losses and 1 draw, averaging 0.7 goals from 3.0 shots on goal and 8.5 attempts. Tom Cleverley's team have averaged 54.7% possession and 5.9 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.2 goals from 4.6 shots on goal, 8.7 attempts and 3.8 corners.
Moussa Sissoko is the top scorer with 3 goals, while Matthew Pollock and Mamadou Doumbia each have 2. Imran Louza is the top assists maker on 3.
Wednesday have 3 victories, 4 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 3.4 shots on goal, 8.7 attempts and 1.2 goals. The Steel City club average 52.3% possession, 3.7 corners taken and 4.7 corners against them, while 1.2 goals have been conceded from 5.9 attempts and 3.0 shots on goal.
Djeidi Gassama has scored 3, followed by Callum Paterson, Josh Windass and Michael Ihiekwe with 2 goals apiece. The top assistors in the last 10 games are Svante Ingelsson, Barry Bannan and Josh Windass who have all made 2.
Confirmed Lineups
Watford confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Egil Selvik (GK), Jeremy Ngakia, Matthew Pollock, James Abankwah, Caleb Wiley, Imran Louza, Pierre Dwomoh, Moussa Sissoko, Edo Kayembe, Rocco Vata, Mamadou Doumbia.
Sheffield Wednesday confirmed lineup (4-4-1-1): Pierce Charles (GK), Yan Valery, Gabriel Otegbayo, Shea Charles, Marvin Johnson, Callum Paterson, Svante Ingelsson, Barry Bannan, Djeidi Gassama, Josh Windass, Michael Smith.
Watford vs Sheffield Wednesday Prediction & Betting Tips
Our Asian Handicap selection of Sheffield Wednesday 0.0 stands out and the away team could have the upper hand. We can secure odds of -114 that they are able to win this Championship clash.
The football betting tips are created after keeping tabs on the latest team news along with the form guide. We also delve into the latest stats which can provide a barometer for how the action might play out.
Key Watford vs Sheffield Wednesday league stats:
The bookies are estimating that there is a 53.3% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
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We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +900 and it involves Wednesday winning 1-0. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.
Player Prop Picks
Mamadou Doumbia (Watford) is available at -156 to finish without a shot on goal. In conclusion, we think that the odds offer plenty of appeal when it comes to betting on Shots on Target.
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Djeidi Gassama (Wednesday) has scored three goals in his past five Championship away games. Based on the stats, we are happy to back the +410 when it comes to him finding the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.
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Corners Prediction
Watford have had a corner average of 7.40 in the past 5 home matches, while Sheffield Wednesday have averaged 2.60 corners over 5 away games. We’re keen to take odds of -108 that Watford are awarded the most corners.
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Watford vs Sheffield Wednesday Odds
The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
The bookies have priced up the Full-Time Result betting odds and Watford are +170 to land a Championship home victory, while Sheffield Wednesday are +138 to win on the road. The draw is trading at +270 should you think the clash will end all square.
You can find the shortest odds for Over 2.5 Goals, which means three goals or more being scored.
A Bet Builder allows you to combine different Championship betting markets for a match. For example, you might want to predict the Match Winner and Total Goals at a football betting site.
Vakoun Issouf Bayo can be backed to find the net anytime at +240, with +575 available that the market leader scores the first goal.
Watford League Stats
Sheffield Wednesday League Stats
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 8 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 5 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.60 goals scored and 2.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 5.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 4.50 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.20 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 5.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 7.00 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 11.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.30 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 52.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 52.60% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 53.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 44.20% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Watford this season are Luca Kjerrumgaard (7), Imran Louza (6), Edo Kayembe (2)
- Top Assistors for Watford this season are Imran Louza (4), Jeremy Ngakia (4), Marc Bola (2)
Watford vs Sheffield Wednesday Lineups & Team News
You’ve found the right place for Watford vs Wednesday team news, with all the latest information available including lineups and injuries so you’re fully informed.
We’re on hand to provide you with full details of the latest Championship squads.
Watford Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Sheffield Wednesday Confirmed Lineup 4-4-1-1
Watford Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Sheffield Wednesday Confirmed Lineup 4-4-1-1
Watford Substitutes
- 3Francisco Sierralta
- 4Kevin Keben
- 7Thomas Ince
- 19Vakoun Issouf Bayo
- 24Tom Dele-Bashiru
- 37Yasser Larouci
- 41Alfie Marriott
- 45Ryan Andrews
- 47Z. Massiah-Edwards
Sheffield Wednesday Substitutes
- 1James Beadle
- 2Liam Palmer
- 4Nathaniel Chalobah
- 9Jamal Lowe
- 12Ike Ugbo
- 17Charlie McNeill
- 19Olaf Kobacki
- 20Michael Ihiekwe
- 28Ryo Hatsuse
Previous Watford Lineups
Previous Sheffield Wednesday Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Watford Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Javi Gracia
Sheffield Wednesday Player Stats & Squad
Championship Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry | 21 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 52:22 | 47 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 21 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 33:22 | 42 |
| 3 | Preston | 21 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 29:22 | 35 |
| 4 | Millwall | 21 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 25:29 | 35 |
| 5 | Ipswich | 21 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 35:22 | 34 |
| 6 | Hull | 21 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 36:35 | 34 |
| 7 | Stoke | 21 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 28:20 | 33 |
| 8 | Leicester | 21 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 30:27 | 31 |
| 9 | QPR | 21 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 28:33 | 31 |
| 10 | Southampton | 21 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 35:30 | 30 |
| 11 | Bristol City | 21 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 28:24 | 30 |
| 12 | Derby | 21 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 30:29 | 30 |
| 13 | Birmingham | 21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 30:26 | 29 |
| 14 | Watford | 21 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 30:28 | 29 |
| 15 | Wrexham | 22 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 27:27 | 28 |
| 16 | West Brom | 21 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 25:28 | 28 |
| 17 | Swansea | 22 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 24:30 | 26 |
| 18 | Charlton | 20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 20:26 | 24 |
| 19 | Sheffield Utd | 21 | 7 | 2 | 12 | 25:31 | 23 |
| 20 | Blackburn | 20 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 20:26 | 22 |
| 21 | Portsmouth | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 17:27 | 20 |
| 22 | Oxford | 21 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 22:30 | 19 |
| 23 | Norwich | 21 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 24:34 | 17 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wed | 20 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 15:40 | -9 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 26:7 | 26 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 16:10 | 23 |
| 3 | Ipswich | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 19:9 | 22 |
| 4 | Watford | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 19:12 | 22 |
| 5 | Birmingham | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 22:9 | 21 |
| 6 | Hull | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 18:18 | 20 |
| 7 | Stoke | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 17:8 | 19 |
| 8 | West Brom | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 13:8 | 19 |
| 9 | Preston | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 15:11 | 19 |
| 10 | Millwall | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 13:15 | 19 |
| 11 | Southampton | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 16:10 | 18 |
| 12 | Swansea | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 15:16 | 18 |
| 13 | Wrexham | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 17:15 | 17 |
| 14 | QPR | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 16:14 | 17 |
| 15 | Leicester | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 14:11 | 16 |
| 16 | Bristol City | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 16:13 | 15 |
| 17 | Charlton | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 11:11 | 14 |
| 18 | Portsmouth | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 11:12 | 14 |
| 19 | Derby | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 14:17 | 13 |
| 20 | Sheffield Utd | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 12:12 | 11 |
| 21 | Oxford | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 11:15 | 10 |
| 22 | Norwich | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 11:16 | 7 |
| 23 | Blackburn | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 9:16 | 6 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wed | 11 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 5:27 | 2 |
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