Sheffield vs Watford: The 5th-placed Watford face the 2nd-placed Sheffield United in the Championship on February 25, 2023, at Bramall Lane.
However, the winning probability of Sheffield United to win the match is 58%, and Watford are at 23%. It will be difficult for Watford to beat Sheffield United at home.
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Sheffield United lost to Milwall by three goals to two in the Championship. Milwall Tom Bradshaw scored a hat trick against second-place Sheffield United.
The first goal came in the 6th minute, the second goal came in the second half, and the last one came in the 88th minute of the match.
However, Sheffield United tried to salvage a draw, but it was too late for the team with Tommy Doyle and James McAtee getting on the score sheet.
The Watford team had a convincing win against West Brom in the Championship. Ken Sema scored in the 23rd minute to put Watford ahead. West Brom’s Conor Townsend got the equalizer in the second half.
However, Watford’s most talented winger, Ismailia Sarr, put the team ahead in the 66th minute. West Brom didn’t put behind their fighting spirit and got a goal in the 71st minute coming from Jed Wallace.
Watford’s Sema ended the game with a well-placed goal in the second half to give Watford all three points needed in the match.
Sheffield United vs Watford Team News
Jack O’Connell had knee surgery and wouldn’t be available for the big encounter of the match. Sheffield United’s Jayden Bogle also has knee problems that he has been battling with for a long time.
Watford’s Imran Louza is already out of the match due to an ankle injury, and center back Kortney Hause is also out.
Sheffield United vs Watford Prediction
Given the quality of the Sheffield United squad and their consistency, they are likely to defeat Watford heavily. The visitors haven’t played at their best and have lacked consistency in previous matches.
Prediction: Sheffield United 3:2 Watford
Sheffield United vs Watford Probable Line Up
Sheffield United Probable Line Up : Foderingham, Robinson, Egan, Basham; Lowe, Doyle, Norwood, Berge, Bogle; McBurnie, Jebbison; McBurnie, Jebbison
Watford Probable Line Up: Bachmann, Mario, Porteous, Hoedt, Morris; Choudhury, Kone; Sarr, J.P., Sema, Davies.
Sheffield United vs Watford Head to Head
Sheffield United won eight direct matches, Watford won 11 direct matches against the Blades, and seven matches ended in draws between the two teams. Sheffield United were defeated by Watford 1-0 in their most recent match.