Team Analysis
Watford were 8th in the league before this round, 2 points away from the promotion playoffs zone. They are motivated to secure a promotion playoff spot at least.
Giorgi Chakvetadze notched a goal and an assist for Watford in two games lately.
Watford got 9 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in the previous 12 league games at home, with an unbeaten rate of 91.7%.
Sheffield United were 3rd in the league before this round, tying with the 2nd-placed team on 49 points. They are motivated to secure a direct promotion spot.
Sheffield United scored 34 goals in the previous 25 league games, averaging 1.36 goals per game.
Sheffield United got 4 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in the last 7 away games, with an unbeaten rate of 85.7%.
Watford lost 3-1 to Queens Park Rangers F.C. in the last league game on the road and suffered 2 consecutive defeats. They also lost 3 of the last 4 games, being in unstable overall form.
Watford scored 34 goals and conceded 34 in the previous 25 league games, with good offense but unstable defense.
Watford scored no goal and conceded 2 in the last 2 encounters between both sides.
Watford lost 3 of the last 4 games in AH.
Sheffield United lost 2-1 to Sunderland A.F.C. in the last league game on the road and were winless with 1 draw and 2 losses in the last 3 league games.
Sheffield United conceded 16 goals in the previous 25 league games, averaging less than 1 goal per game.
Sheffield United lost the last 3 games in AH.
Tips
Watford lost 3 of the last 4 games, showing their underwhelming form, but they are good at home games as the team had an unbeaten rate of 91.7% at home in the previous 12 league games.
Sheffield United were winless in the last 3 league games, being demoralized.
However, they lost only one of the last 7 away games.
Both sides are aiming to be promoted this season, so they are eager to grab points.
Besides, Sheffield United won the last 2 encounters against Watford, having the upper hand.
But the AH line declines their support to Sheffield United currently.
Thus, Watford are expected to be unbeaten in this home game.
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