Watford vs Sheffield Wednesday Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 09 Dec 2025
Championship Betting Preview: Watford vs Sheffield Wednesday
Watford take on bottom-of-the-table Sheffield Wednesday at Vicarage Road, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Tuesday 9 December.
Take a chance on Watford -1 when they clash with Sheffield Wednesday. The Asian Handicap odds of -109 are appealing and you’ll land a return for a win by two goals or more and money back if the favourites win by one.
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Watford were victorious when they last played, landing a 3-2 home success against Norwich City at Vicarage Road. Javi Gracia's men enjoyed 54% possession and managed six shots on target, while Luca Kjerrumgaard scored two goals and Thomas Ince registered the other.
Sheffield Wednesday suffered a fourth straight Championship defeat when losing 3-2 in their previous game. This was at home to Preston North End at Hillsborough. The Owls had five shots on goal and boasted 58% possession, with Charlie McNeill finding the net twice.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Watford haven’t lost to Wednesday in their past six games, with the last clash ending 1-1 at Vicarage Road. The past 6 H2H meetings have featured three Watford wins and three draws.
| Championship | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Watford |
28 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 39 | 33 | 6 | 39:33 | 43 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wed |
28 | 1 | 8 | 19 | 18 | 56 | -38 | 18:56 | -7 |
4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 13.7 attempts. Watford have had 52.2% possession and 4.7 corners per game. On average, the Hornets have conceded 1.4 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 12.4 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 5.1 corners.
Top scorer Luca Kjerrumgaard has found the net 5 times, with Imran Louza and Edo Kayembe getting 4 and 2 respectively. Jeremy Ngakia is the top assists maker with 4.
Wednesday have lost 8 and drawn 2, with an average of 0.6 goals from 10.7 attempts and 2.9 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 53.2% possession, 5.8 corners awarded and 5.3 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 2.1 goals from 14.1 attempts and 6.2 shots on goal.
Charlie McNeill has scored 2 goals, followed by Harry Amass, Barry Bannan, Sean Fusire and Jamal Lowe on 1. Harry Amass, Liam Palmer and Max Lowe have clocked up 1 assists each in the previous 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Watford confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Nathan Baxter (GK), Jeremy Ngakia, Matthew Pollock, Max Alleyne, Marc Bola, Othmane Maamma, Imran Louza, Edo Kayembe, Giorgi Chakvetadze, Mamadou Doumbia, Luca Kjerrumgaard.
Sheffield Wednesday confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Pierce Charles (GK), Dominic Iorfa, Liam Cooper, Max Lowe, Yan Valery, Charlie McNeill, Svante Ingelsson, Barry Bannan, Harry Amass, Jamal Lowe, Bailey Cadamarteri.
Watford vs Sheffield Wednesday Prediction & Betting Tips
This Watford vs Sheffield Wednesday betting breakdown features a main match prediction, a correct score insight, expert player prop picks, corners analysis and a sharply constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.
Match Prediction
Watford should be able to beat Sheffield Wednesday by two goals or more. We’ll back the favourites -1 at -109 for this Championship encounter, with the stats suggesting there’s a good chance of a return.
Our football predictions are always well-researched and it starts with a combination of team news and form guide. Once we have a clear idea of what might happen, we match up the latest Championship data.
Key Watford vs Sheffield Wednesday league stats:
According to the top bookies, our pick has a 52.1% chance of landing a return. However, we have this number closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. This is why we can recommend this wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
There are odds of +600 available that Watford land a 2-0 win. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.
Player Prop Picks
Othmane Maamma (Watford) is available to finish with at least one shot on goal at -128. We’ll have a play when it comes to this Shots on Target selection as the betting odds look appealing.
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Edo Kayembe (Watford) has managed two goals in his past five Championship games. Based on the numbers, we are looking to bet the +300 for him to find the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.
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Corners Prediction
The past ten Sheffield Wednesday matches have seen them awarded an average of 5.80 corners, while Watford have conceded an average 5.20 corners in their previous five games. Wednesday should be capable of covering the line when it comes to Team Corners and odds of -156 are on offer.
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Bet Builder Tips
Our bet builder selections include Watford on the Asian Handicap at -1, less than three goals in total and Sheffield Wednesday to have over 3.5 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.
Watford are forecasted to be the most likely winner in this Championship encounter. The -192 for them coming out on top suggests a 66% probability based on their latest betting odds. For those wanting to back Sheffield Wednesday, you will find +480 about this outsider.
Watford can be backed at -105 on the Half-Time Result and you’ll need them to have their noses in front by the break. Wednesday can be chanced at +420 and the draw is +155.
Over 2.5 Goals is the market leader and that means three or more goals are predicted. Should you expect both teams score, then the BTTS Yes option is available at -164.
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Luca Tange Kjerrumgaard can be backed to find the net anytime at +130, with +360 available that the market leader scores the first goal.
Watford are unbeaten in the last seven games at Vicarage Road. Javi Gracia's men have secured six wins, three draws and one defeat in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.80 goals per game and conceding 1.10.
Sheffield Wednesday haven’t tasted victory in five consecutive matches on the road. The Owls have finished with five defeats, four draws and one win in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.50.
When Watford last played Wednesday at Vicarage Road, they drew 1-1. There have been two Watford wins and one draw in the past 3 H2H meetings at Vicarage Road.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Watford Home Stats |
6-3-1 | 2.90 | 1.80 | 1.10 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 2 | |
Sheffield Wednesday Away Stats |
1-4-5 | 2.50 | 1.00 | 1.50 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 4 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
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
Be smart with your bets — check the Watford vs Wednesday team news beforehand. Get the predicted and confirmed Championship lineups plus the latest injury updates from us.
Watford Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Sheffield Wednesday Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2
Watford Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Sheffield Wednesday Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2
Watford Substitutes
- 5Hector Kyprianou
- 7Thomas Ince
- 17Moussa Sissoko
- 18Vivaldo Semedo
- 23Nampalys Mendy
- 25James Abankwah
- 29Jeremy Petris
- 41Alfie Marriott
- 66Nestory Irankunda
Sheffield Wednesday Substitutes
- 2Liam Palmer
- 4Sean Fusire
- 11Ike Ugbo
- 14Nathaniel Chalobah
- 22Gabriel Otegbayo
- 24Ethan Horvath
- 27Reece Johnson
- 31William Grainger
- 37Jarvis Thornton
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 | 28 | 17 | 7 | 4 | 61:31 | 58 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 29 | 16 | 7 | 6 | 46:29 | 55 |
| 3 | Ipswich | 28 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 48:27 | 50 |
| 4 | Hull | 28 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 47:40 | 50 |
| 5 | Millwall | 29 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 36:35 | 49 |
| 6 | Wrexham | 29 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 43:37 | 44 |
| 7 | Bristol City | 29 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 40:31 | 43 |
| 8 | Watford | 28 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 39:33 | 43 |
| 9 | Preston | 29 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 36:33 | 43 |
| 10 | Stoke | 29 | 12 | 6 | 11 | 34:26 | 42 |
| 11 | Derby | 29 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 39:37 | 42 |
| 12 | QPR | 29 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 40:42 | 40 |
| 13 | Birmingham | 29 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 39:38 | 39 |
| 14 | Leicester | 29 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 40:43 | 38 |
| 15 | Southampton | 29 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 41:41 | 37 |
| 16 | Swansea | 29 | 10 | 6 | 13 | 32:37 | 36 |
| 17 | Sheffield Utd | 28 | 11 | 2 | 15 | 39:41 | 35 |
| 18 | Charlton | 28 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 27:38 | 32 |
| 19 | West Brom | 29 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 32:44 | 32 |
| 20 | Norwich | 28 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 35:40 | 30 |
| 21 | Portsmouth | 27 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 24:37 | 30 |
| 22 | Blackburn | 28 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 26:37 | 29 |
| 23 | Oxford | 28 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 27:36 | 27 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wed | 28 | 1 | 8 | 19 | 18:56 | -7 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry | 14 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 31:11 | 35 |
| 2 | Ipswich | 15 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 29:11 | 34 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough | 14 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 24:11 | 30 |
| 4 | Watford | 15 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 24:15 | 29 |
| 5 | Millwall | 15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 21:17 | 29 |
| 6 | Birmingham | 14 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 28:14 | 27 |
| 7 | Hull | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 21:20 | 26 |
| 8 | Swansea | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 20:18 | 25 |
| 9 | Bristol City | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 25:15 | 24 |
| 10 | Wrexham | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 26:22 | 24 |
| 11 | QPR | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 26:20 | 23 |
| 12 | Southampton | 14 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 19:13 | 23 |
| 13 | Preston | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 19:16 | 23 |
| 14 | Leicester | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 20:17 | 22 |
| 15 | West Brom | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 18:19 | 22 |
| 16 | Stoke | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 19:12 | 21 |
| 17 | Charlton | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 15:14 | 21 |
| 18 | Sheffield Utd | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 21:14 | 20 |
| 19 | Portsmouth | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 15:15 | 19 |
| 20 | Derby | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 18:21 | 18 |
| 21 | Oxford | 14 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 13:17 | 15 |
| 22 | Blackburn | 14 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 14:21 | 11 |
| 23 | Norwich | 13 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 12:19 | 10 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wed | 15 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 7:32 | 4 |
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