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  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Owls Look the Value Bet

We are picking Sheffield Wednesday at 0.0 on the Asian Handicap when they line up against Watford. The odds of 1.88 means that we get a return for a win and there’s money back if the game ends level.

6-2 Win for Watford in Last H2H Clash

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.

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
12 Sheffield Wed logo Sheffield Wed 45 15 12 18 59 68 -9 59:68 57
13 Watford logo Watford 45 16 8 21 52 60 -8 52:60 56
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Watford – Last 10 League Games

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.

Sheffield Wednesday – Last 10 League Games

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.

Expert Championship Analysis

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 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Watford in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Watford in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Watford in 4 consecutive games.

Watford vs Sheffield Wednesday Prediction

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 1.88 that they are able to win this Championship clash.

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Wednesday 0.0 Probability

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.

Our Pick

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Player Props

Mamadou Doumbia Under 0.5 Shots On Target 1.64 bet365 logo

Mamadou Doumbia (Watford) is available at 1.64 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 to Score 5.10 bet365 logo

Djeidi Gassama (Wednesday) has scored three goals in his past five Championship away games. Based on the stats, we are happy to back the 5.10 when it comes to him finding the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

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Corners Prediction

Watford To Have Most Corners 1.93 bet365 logo

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 1.93 that Watford are awarded the most corners.

Corner Stats

League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Watford Logo Watford
Total
9.70 5.90 3.80
Home
9.90 5.80 4.10
Away
9.30 4.60 4.70
Wednesday Logo Wednesday
Total
8.40 3.70 4.70
Home
9.90 5.90 4.00
Away
10.50 4.20 6.30

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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.

Close Encounter in the Eyes of the Bookies

The bookies have priced up the Full-Time Result betting odds and Watford are 2.75 to land a Championship home victory, while Sheffield Wednesday are 2.40 to win on the road. The draw is trading at 3.50 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. The Both Teams to Score market is always popular and BTTS Yes can be backed at 1.53.

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Vakoun Issouf Bayo is the First Goalscorer Favourite

Vakoun Issouf Bayo can be backed to find the net anytime at 3.40, with 6.75 available that the market leader scores the first goal.

Player Goals

Vakoun Issouf Bayo (Watford)
First
6.75
Anytime
3.40
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Josh Windass (Wednesday)
First
7.50
Anytime
3.75
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Mamadou Doumbia (Watford)
First
8.00
Anytime
3.85
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Michael (1991) Smith (Wednesday)
First
8.00
Anytime
3.90
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Player Shots On Target

Vakoun Issouf Bayo (Watford)
Over 0.5
1.70
Under 0.5
1.84
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Mamadou Doumbia (Watford)
Over 0.5
1.86
Under 0.5
1.68
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Josh Windass (Wednesday)
Over 0.5
1.95
Under 0.5
1.62
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Michael (1991) Smith (Wednesday)
Over 0.5
2.12
Under 0.5
1.52
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Player Shots

Vakoun Issouf Bayo (Watford)
Over 2.5
2.04
Under 2.5
0.00
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Mamadou Doumbia (Watford)
Over 2.5
2.40
Under 2.5
0.00
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Josh Windass (Wednesday)
Over 2.5
2.38
Under 2.5
0.00
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Rocco Vata (Watford)
Over 1.5
1.85
Under 1.5
0.00
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Team Stats

Watford logo Watford League Stats

Sheffield Wednesday logo Sheffield Wednesday League Stats

Full-Time Result

  • 2 wins, 7 defeats and 1 draws in previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draws in previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

  • 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in previous 10 away matches

Goals

Goals

Corners

Corners

Possession

Possession

Top Scorers & Assists

Top Scorers & Assists

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 vs Sheffield Wednesday Lineups

Watford Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Sheffield Wednesday Confirmed Lineup 4-4-1-1

Watford Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

33 Egil Selvik
2 Jeremy Ngakia 6 Matthew Pollock 25 James Abankwah 26 Caleb Wiley
10 Imran Louza 14 Pierre Dwomoh
17 Moussa Sissoko 39 Edo Kayembe 11 Rocco Vata
20 Mamadou Doumbia
47 Pierce Charles
27 Yan Valery 33 Gabriel Otegbayo 44 Shea Charles 18 Marvin Johnson
13 Callum Paterson 8 Svante Ingelsson 10 Barry Bannan 41 Djeidi Gassama
11 Josh Windass
24 Michael Smith

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

26 Apr Championship
Blackburn 2-1 Watford
21 Apr Championship
Portsmouth 1-0 Watford
18 Apr Championship
Watford 1-2 Burnley
12 Apr Championship
West Brom 2-1 Watford
09 Apr Championship
Watford 1-0 Hull
05 Apr Championship
Bristol City 2-1 Watford

Previous Sheffield Wednesday Lineups

26 Apr Championship
Sheffield Wed 1-1 Portsmouth
21 Apr Championship
Sheffield Wed 2-1 Middlesbrough
18 Apr Championship
Stoke 2-0 Sheffield Wed
12 Apr Championship
Sheffield Wed 0-1 Oxford
09 Apr Championship
Blackburn 2-2 Sheffield Wed
05 Apr Championship
Sheffield Wed 0-1 Hull

Injuries & Suspensions

Watford Injury Table

Type Name Info
Kwadwo Baah Muscle
Giorgi Chakvetadze Other

Sheffield Wednesday Injury Table

Type Name Info
Max Lowe Knee
Di'Shon Bernard Knee

England FlagChampionship Table

2024/2025 Season

# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Leeds 45 28 13 4 93:29 97
2 Burnley 45 27 16 2 66:15 97
3 Sheffield Utd 45 28 7 10 62:35 89
4 Sunderland 45 21 13 11 58:43 76
5 Bristol City 45 17 16 12 57:53 67
6 Coventry 45 19 9 17 62:58 66
7 Millwall 45 18 12 15 46:46 66
8 Blackburn 45 19 8 18 52:47 65
9 Middlesbrough 45 18 10 17 64:54 64
10 West Brom 45 14 19 12 52:44 61
11 Swansea 45 17 9 19 48:53 60
12 Sheffield Wed 45 15 12 18 59:68 57
13 Watford 45 16 8 21 52:60 56
14 Norwich 45 13 15 17 67:66 54
15 QPR 45 13 14 18 52:63 53
16 Portsmouth 45 14 11 20 57:70 53
17 Oxford 45 13 13 19 46:62 52
18 Stoke 45 12 14 19 45:62 50
19 Derby 45 13 10 22 48:56 49
20 Preston 45 10 19 16 46:57 49
21 Luton 45 13 10 22 42:64 49
22 Hull 45 12 12 21 43:53 48
23 Plymouth 45 11 13 21 50:86 46
24 Cardiff 45 9 17 19 46:69 44
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Leeds 23 18 4 1 61:12 58
2 Burnley 22 13 9 0 32:7 48
3 Sheffield Utd 22 15 3 4 32:16 48
4 Bristol City 22 13 6 3 34:18 45
5 Sunderland 22 12 7 3 32:17 43
6 Coventry 22 13 3 6 38:24 42
7 Blackburn 23 12 4 7 34:23 40
8 Millwall 23 12 4 7 27:19 40
9 Portsmouth 22 11 6 5 32:20 39
10 Middlesbrough 23 11 6 6 31:23 39
11 Watford 22 12 3 7 26:21 39
12 West Brom 22 10 8 4 28:17 38
13 Oxford 23 11 5 7 31:29 38
14 Norwich 22 9 8 5 48:32 35
15 Swansea 22 10 5 7 30:21 35
16 Luton 23 9 7 7 25:22 34
17 Plymouth 22 9 7 6 39:37 34
18 Stoke 23 8 9 6 29:25 33
19 Preston 23 7 12 4 26:22 33
20 Derby 22 9 4 9 25:18 31
21 QPR 23 7 8 8 31:34 29
22 Cardiff 23 7 6 10 24:27 27
23 Sheffield Wed 23 6 8 9 30:32 26
24 Hull 23 5 8 10 24:28 23