Our Sunderland vs Watford Prediction: 2-2
Sunderland vs Watford in the England Championship is scheduled for an 12:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday February 8, 2025. We predict a tightly contested 2-2 draw, with both teams getting on the scoresheet, making BTTS a strong betting option.
This Sunderland vs Watford prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Sunderland's Last Match – Middlesbrough vs Sunderland
Determined to maintain their recent success, Sunderland must win following their 3-2 England Championship victory against Middlesbrough on February 3. In that match, Sunderland recorded 47% possession, attempting 10 shots on goal, with 9 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Middlesbrough | 53% | 8 (4) | 1.32 | 32 |
Sunderland | 47% | 10 (9) | 2.05 | 43 |
Watford's Last Match – Watford vs Norwich
Watford will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-1 England Championship defeat at the hands of Norwich on February 1. In that match, Watford recorded 43% possession, firing 4 shots at goal, with 1 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Watford | 43% | 4 (1) | 0.74 | 49 |
Norwich | 57% | 8 (5) | 2.54 | 34 |
Sunderland vs Watford Stats
Key Stats
| Sunderland | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Attacking Strength | 1.59 |
| 1 | Defence Strength | 1.1 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 0.7 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sunderland are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Watford average 1.1 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.
Sunderland 14-11
Watford 11-18
What are the odds for this match?
Sunderland to win: @1.5
Draw: @4.333
Watford to win: @5.75