Sheffield United vs Watford Prediction and Betting Tips | September 1, 2024

Sheffield United and Watford bring round four of EFL Championship to an end when they go head-to-head on Sunday. The Hornets journey to Bramall Lane on a run of five consecutive wins.

Sheffield suffered a disappointing second-round exit from the EFL Cup, as they lost 1-0 to Barnsley at the Oakwell Stadium on Tuesday. Chris Wilder’s men return to action in the Championship, where they kicked off their campaign with a 2-0 victory over Preston North End before consecutive stalemates against QPR and Norwich City.

Meanwhile, Danish forward Mileta Rajovic grabbed the headlines at Vicarage Road in midweek as he netted a brace to fire Watford to a 2-0 victory over Plymouth Argyle in the EFL Cup second round.

That was in keeping with their impressive run of results in the Championship, where the Hornets have won their opening three games, scoring eight goals and conceding three. Watford have won five matches across competitions to start the new campaign.

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Sheffield United vs Watford Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

• In their last 47 meetings, Sheffield lead Watford 20-14.
• Sheffield have won once in 12 home competitive home games in 2024, losing seven.
• Watford have won one of their last five Championship away matches, losing twice, since March.

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Sheffield United vs Watford Prediction

Watford have flown out the blocks this season and will fancy their chances against a Sheffield side who have struggled recently. However, the Blades’ home advantage gives them a slight upper hand, so they should do just enough to force a share of the spoils.

Prediction: Sheffield 1-1 Watford

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Sheffield United vs Watford Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Draw

Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals - No (There have been fewer than three goals scored in five of their last six meetings.)

Tip 3: Over 4.5 cards - No (There have been fewer than five bookings in eight of their last 10 encounters.)