Our Watford vs Sheff Wed Prediction: 1-2
Watford vs Sheff Wed in the England Championship is scheduled for an 12:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday May 3, 2025. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks like a solid alternative given both teams’ recent scoring form.
This Watford vs Sheff Wed 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.
→ View Today's Full-Time Score Predictions
Recent Form Insights
Watford's Last Match – Blackburn vs Watford
After suffering a 1-2 England Championship loss to Blackburn, Watford must win to get back on track. In that match, Watford had 45% possession and 5 attempts at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Blackburn | 55% | 8 (5) | 0.75 | 59 |
Watford | 45% | 5 (3) | 0.34 | 33 |
Sheff Wed's Last Match – Sheff Wed vs Portsmouth
Sheff Wed will look to build on their last result following a 1-1 England Championship stalemate against Portsmouth on April 26. In that match, Sheff Wed recorded 68% possession, firing 11 shots at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sheff Wed | 68% | 11 (5) | 1.18 | 60 |
Portsmouth | 32% | 3 (1) | 0.46 | 18 |
Watford vs Sheff Wed Stats
Key Stats
| Watford | Sheff Wed | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.56 | Attacking Strength | 1.29 |
| 1.29 | Defence Strength | 1.13 |
| 0.7 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 0.7 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Watford are averaging 0.7 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Sheff Wed average 1.2 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Watford 7-12
Sheff Wed 12-12
What are the odds for this match?
Watford to win: @2.75
Draw: @3.5
Sheff Wed to win: @2.4
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.9
Lineups
Watford (4-2-3-1) : Egil Selvik, Jeremy Ngakia, Matthew Pollock, James Abankwah, Caleb Wiley, Imran Louza, Pierre Dwomoh, Moussa Sissoko, Edo Kayembe, Rocco Vata, Mamadou Doumbia
Sheff Wed (4-4-1-1) : Pierce Charles, Yan Valery, Gabriel Otegbayo, Shea Charles, Marvin Johnson, Callum Paterson, Svante Ingelsson, Barry Bannan, Djeidi Gassama, Josh Windass, Michael Smith