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Watford vs Sheffield Utd: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Saturday, 18 April, 2026 10:00
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Championship 2025-2026 – Group #1
#
Club
M
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pt
5
▲
11
6
7
27
32
-5
39
6
▲
10
8
6
34
29
5
38
7
▼
9
10
5
31
25
6
37
16
9
4
11
28
32
-4
31
17
▲
9
2
13
33
37
-4
29
18
▲
8
5
11
25
31
-6
29
1.98
xG
1.54
54%
Ball Possession
46%
13
Total Shots
11
4
Shots on Goal
4
9
Shots Off Goal
7
5
Corners
5
2
Yellow Cards
1
Last 6 Matches
Watford
VS
Sheffield Utd
4/6 (67%)
Victories
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Draws
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Defeats
2/6 (33%)
2.33
PPG
1.67
1.67
Avg Goals Scored
2.17
1.00
Avg Goals Conceded
1.50
67%
BTTS %
50%
17%
Over 2.5 Goals Scored %
50%
1.19
Avg xG
2.19
In this exciting Championship 2025-2026 - Regular Season matchup, Watford will take on Sheffield Utd as part of the 2025-2026 season in Championship. This match is part of Matchweek 43 and will take place on 2026-04-18 at 2026-04-18 in the famous Vicarage Road.
The referee for the game will be . Fans can expect an intense battle between the home team, Watford, and the visiting side, Sheffield Utd. The scoreline predictions suggest .
Kickoff Details:
Date: 2026-04-18
Time: 14:00
Location: Vicarage Road
Stay tuned to see how the teams perform in this crucial game!
Trends for Watford vs Sheffield Utd Football 18 Apr, 2026 10:00
🤖 AI Pattern Insights
Our model identified 7 recurring performance patterns influencing this matchup:
-
BTTS Magnet
Both teams score in 75% of recent matches — strong BTTS pattern
-
Dominant Chance Creation
Watford create high-quality chances consistently (xG 1.5+) — strong attacking threat with quality service
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Unlock Premium InsightsComprehensive betting trends for Watford vs Sheffield Utd, grouped by market type. Including recent form and head-to-head history.
🏆 Match Winner
Watford(3 trends)
- Not WinH2H4/580%Watford have not won their last 4 5 matches
- LostH2H4/580%Watford have lost their last 4 5 matches
- Above League AverageLeague12/1273%Watford score 1.67 goals/match at home (+26% above league average)
Sheffield Utd(2 trends)
- WonH2H4/580%Sheffield Utd have won their last 4 5 matches
- UnbeatenH2H4/580%Sheffield Utd are unbeaten in their last 4 5 matches
⚽ Both Teams To Score
Watford(1 trends)
- BTTS FriendlyLeague9/1275%Watford score (1.67/match) and concede (1.00/match) regularly at home - BTTS in 75% of matches (league avg: 60%)
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- BTTS NoH2H4/580%At least one team failed to score in 4 of their last 5 Championship matches
🎯 Over/Under 2.5 Goals
Watford(1 trends)
- Above League AverageLeague12/1273%Watford score 1.67 goals/match at home (+26% above league average)
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- Under 2.5 GoalsH2H4/580%Under 2.5 goals in 4 of their last 5 H2H matches (80.0%%)
Combined 1.7 goals per match average • Defensive strength dominates - Under 2.5 likely
🛡️ Double Chance
Watford(1 trends)
- Not WinH2H4/580%Watford have not won their last 4 5 matches
Sheffield Utd(2 trends)
- Undefeated at HTH2H5/5100%Sheffield Utd are undefeated at half time in their last 5 5 matches
- UnbeatenH2H4/580%Sheffield Utd are unbeaten in their last 4 5 matches
⚡ Team Total Goals
Watford(1 trends)
- Above League AverageLeague12/1273%Watford score 1.67 goals/match at home (+26% above league average)
Sheffield Utd(1 trends)
- Scored 1+Recent4/580%Sheffield Utd scored 1+ goals in their last 4 5 matches
🟨 Cards Over/Under
Watford(2 trends) — avg 2.3 (+17% above league)
- Many CardsH2H4/580%Watford receive 2+ cards in 4 of their last 5 Championship matches
- High Card MatchesLeague22/2281.5%Watford average 2.0 cards/match in all matches (+11% above league avg 1.8)
Sheffield Utd(1 trends) — avg 1.4 (-29% below league)
- Low Card MatchesLeague22/2290%Sheffield Utd average 1.4 cards/match in all matches (-26% below league avg 1.8) — rank #2 lowest in league
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- High Card MatchesH2H%Average 4.8 cards per match in their last 5 H2H matches
Sheffield Utd disciplined play balances Watford aggression —
🚩 Corners Over/Under
Sheffield Utd(2 trends) — avg 6.7 (+35% above league)
- Many CornersLeague11/1185%Sheffield Utd average 6.7 corners/match in away matches (+35% above league avg 5.0)
- Corner DominanceRecent18/2282%Sheffield Utd dominate corners (5+ and more than opponent) in 18 of their last 22 Championship matches
Moderate corner environment -
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Watford vs Sheffield Utd
🔮 Main Prediction by Periods
🚀 Match Start: Watford is stronger in the first 15 minutes (7 vs 3).
⏰ First Half: Watford is stronger in the first half (17 vs 8).
🔄 Second Half: Sheffield Utd is stronger in the second half (18 vs 10).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the home team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⏰ First Half: Watford is stronger in the first half (17 vs 8).
🔄 Second Half: Sheffield Utd is stronger in the second half (18 vs 10).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the home team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⚔️ Team Comparison
🏠 Watford
Early Strength
Strong
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.21
Pressure
0.14
✈️ Sheffield Utd
Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.22
Pressure
0.07
⏰ Match Periods Analysis
📊 Periods Explanation:
Fast Start (0-15 min): Who starts the match better and scores in the first 15 minutes.
First Half (0-45 min): Overall team effectiveness in the first half.
Second Half (46-90 min): How teams play after the break.
Final Stage (76-90 min): Who is stronger in the final minutes of the match.
🏠 Watford - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
7
Avg. Goals per Match
0.35
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
17
Avg. Goals per Match
0.85
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
10
Avg. Goals per Match
0.5
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
5
Avg. Goals per Match
0.25
✈️ Sheffield Utd - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
3
Avg. Goals per Match
0.15
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
8
Avg. Goals per Match
0.4
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
18
Avg. Goals per Match
0.9
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
6
Avg. Goals per Match
0.3
🏆 Detailed Team Analysis
🏠 Watford - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
2
Comeback Goals
10
Negative Sequences
2
Killer Goals
8
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
7
Late Pressure
5
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
7
Half-time Spurts
10
Second Half Starts
5
Late Surges
5
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
2
Late Conceded
3
✈️ Sheffield Utd - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
6
Comeback Goals
10
Negative Sequences
6
Killer Goals
3
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
3
Late Pressure
6
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
3
Half-time Spurts
5
Second Half Starts
12
Late Surges
6
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
6
Late Conceded
3
💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods
- 🚀 Home Fast Start: Watford often scores in the first 15 minutes (7 vs 3)
- First Goal Home: High probability of Watford scoring first
- ⏰ Home First Half: Watford is stronger in the first half (17 vs 8)
- First Half Result: Consider Watford to win the first half
- 🔄 Second Half Dominance: Sheffield Utd shows superior performance after the break (18 vs 10 goals)
- Second Half Winner: High probability of Sheffield Utd winning the second half
- Overall Result: Watford has an advantage in the match
- Home Handicap: Consider Watford handicap
- Total Goals: Analyze team goal statistics
- Both Teams to Score: Consider defensive qualities of teams
📊 Factor Breakdown
💡 Factor Explanations:
Momentum: Team's ability to maintain and develop success. Shows how the team reacts to scored and conceded goals.
Pressure: Team's ability to create dangerous moments and score in important match moments.
Timing: Team's ability to score in specific periods of the match (start, end of half, etc.).
Defense: Defensive reliability in different periods of the match.
Momentum (Advantage)
Away +0.009
Pressure (Advantage)
Home +0.067
Timing (Advantage)
Home +0.003 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Home +0.06
📝 Detailed Summary
🏠 Home Team Analysis (Watford):
Momentum: Very strong - team excellently maintains success and often scores in response. Pressure: Moderate - team periodically creates danger. Defense: Reliable at the start of the match.
✈️ Away Team Analysis (Sheffield Utd):
Momentum: Very strong - team excellently maintains success and often scores in response. Pressure: Low - team rarely creates dangerous moments. Defense: Vulnerable at the start of the match.
🎯 Final Betting Recommendations:
Away team has a significant advantage in the second half and final stage. We recommend bets on second half result, late goals, and away team victory.
Watford vs Sheffield Utd Head-to-head statistics for Sat 18 Apr, 2026 @ 10:00 Championship
Watford vs Sheffield Utd: Pre-match Stats Comparison
This section provides average statistics and percentages on the main markets for the last 10 matches of both teams ℹ️
Home/Away: Shows home matches for Watford and away matches for Sheffield Utd
Number of goals
Watford
Under
Over
Sheffield Utd
Under
Over
0.5
0%
0
100%
10
20%
2
80%
8
1.5
60%
6
40%
4
30%
3
70%
7
2.5
80%
8
20%
2
40%
4
60%
6
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Watford
Sheffield Utd
Yes
80%
8
40%
4
No
20%
2
60%
6
1X2
Watford
Sheffield Utd
1
50%
5
60%
6
X
40%
4
20%
2
2
10%
1
20%
2
Double Chance
Watford
Sheffield Utd
12
60%
6
80%
8
1X
90%
9
80%
8
X2
50%
5
40%
4
Total Goals
Watford
Sheffield Utd
0-1
20%
2
10%
1
2-3
50%
5
60%
6
4+
30%
3
30%
3
Total Corners
Watford
Under
Over
Sheffield Utd
Under
Over
7.5
100%
10
0%
0
70%
7
30%
3
8.5
100%
10
0%
0
80%
8
20%
2
9.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
10.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
Clean Sheet
Watford
Sheffield Utd
Yes
20%
2
50%
5
No
80%
8
50%
5
1X2 HT - FT
Watford
Sheffield Utd
HT 1 - FT 1
0%
0
50%
5
HT 1 - FT 2
0%
0
10%
1
HT 1 - FT X
10%
1
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 1
20%
2
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 2
10%
1
0%
0
HT 2 - FT X
10%
1
0%
0
HT X - FT 1
30%
3
10%
1
HT X - FT 2
0%
0
10%
1
HT X - FT X
20%
2
20%
2
xG(xGa)
Watford
Sheffield Utd
xG
1.27
1.94
xGa
0.83
0.93
Number of goals
Watford
Under
Over
Sheffield Utd
Under
Over
0.5
50%
5
50%
5
40%
4
60%
6
1.5
90%
9
10%
1
60%
6
40%
4
2.5
100%
10
0%
0
70%
7
30%
3
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Watford
Sheffield Utd
Yes
50%
5
10%
1
No
50%
5
90%
9
1X2
Watford
Sheffield Utd
1
10%
1
60%
6
X
50%
5
40%
4
2
40%
4
0%
0
Double Chance
Watford
Sheffield Utd
12
50%
5
60%
6
1X
60%
6
100%
10
X2
90%
9
40%
4
Total Goals
Watford
Sheffield Utd
0-1
40%
4
60%
6
2-3
60%
6
30%
3
4+
0%
0
10%
1
Clean Sheet
Watford
Sheffield Utd
Yes
20%
2
90%
9
No
80%
8
10%
1
Number of goals
Watford
Under
Over
Sheffield Utd
Under
Over
0.5
30%
3
70%
7
40%
4
60%
6
1.5
80%
8
20%
2
70%
7
30%
3
2.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Watford
Sheffield Utd
Yes
10%
1
20%
2
No
90%
9
80%
8
1X2
Watford
Sheffield Utd
1
70%
7
50%
5
X
20%
2
20%
2
2
10%
1
30%
3
Double Chance
Watford
Sheffield Utd
12
80%
8
80%
8
1X
90%
9
70%
7
X2
30%
3
50%
5
Total Goals
Watford
Sheffield Utd
0-1
80%
8
30%
3
2-3
10%
1
70%
7
4+
10%
1
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Watford
Sheffield Utd
Yes
80%
8
50%
5
No
20%
2
50%
5
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Watford
Sheffield Utd
Played:
5
Wins
1
1
Draws
0
0
Wins
4
4
Total
Per Match
Per Match
Total
2
0.4
Goals
1
5
5
1
Goals Conceded
0.4
2
13
2.6
Yellow Cards
2.2
11
0
Red Cards
0
1
0.2
Clean Sheets
0.6
3
22
4.4
Corners
4.8
24
50
10
Fouls
9.4
47
7
1.4
Offsides
1.4
7
43
8.6
Shots
13.2
66
12
2.4
Shots on Goal
5.2
26
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Played | 12 | 12 | 24 | |||
| Wins | 7 | 3 | 10 | |||
| Draws | 4 | 4 | 8 | |||
| Losses | 1 | 5 | 6 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 1.7 | 20 | 1.2 | 14 | 1.4 | 34 |
| Goals Conceded | 1 | 12 | 1.4 | 17 | 1.2 | 29 |
| Yellow Cards | 1.6 | 19 | 2.3 | 27 | 1.9 | 46 |
| Red Cards | 0.1 | 1 | 0.1 | 1 | 0.1 | 2 |
| Clean Sheets | 0.2 | 2 | 0.1 | 1 | 0.1 | 3 |
| Corners | 5.2 | 62 | 3.6 | 43 | 4.4 | 105 |
| Fouls | 10.5 | 126 | 10.8 | 130 | 10.7 | 256 |
| Offsides | 1.4 | 17 | 0.9 | 11 | 1.2 | 28 |
| Shots | 16.6 | 199 | 10.6 | 127 | 13.6 | 326 |
| Shots on Goal | 5.7 | 68 | 3.5 | 42 | 4.6 | 110 |
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Played | 11 | 13 | 24 | |||
| Wins | 4 | 5 | 9 | |||
| Draws | 2 | 0 | 2 | |||
| Losses | 5 | 8 | 13 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 1.4 | 15 | 1.4 | 18 | 1.4 | 33 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.1 | 12 | 1.9 | 25 | 1.5 | 37 |
| Yellow Cards | 1.2 | 13 | 1.5 | 20 | 1.4 | 33 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Clean Sheets | 0.5 | 5 | 0.2 | 2 | 0.3 | 7 |
| Corners | 8.1 | 89 | 6.2 | 80 | 7 | 169 |
| Fouls | 9 | 99 | 10.8 | 140 | 10 | 239 |
| Offsides | 2.2 | 24 | 1.5 | 20 | 1.8 | 44 |
| Shots | 15.8 | 174 | 10.4 | 135 | 12.9 | 309 |
| Shots on Goal | 4.9 | 54 | 3.3 | 43 | 4 | 97 |
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