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Watford vs Sheffield Utd: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Saturday, 18 April, 2026 9:00
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Prediction League
15
Played
8
Wins
5
Draws
2
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.6
(24 total)
xG
1.40
(20.4 total)
Shots per Match
15.5
(232 total)
Shots on Target
5.3
(34% acc)
Corners
5.1
(77 total)
Defense
Conceded
1
per match
xGa
0.90
per match
Clean Sheets
3
(20%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.7
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(1 total)
Fouls
9.7
(145 total)
Offsides
1.3
(19 total)
13
Played
3
Wins
5
Draws
5
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.2
(15 total)
xG
1.00
(13.5 total)
Shots per Match
10.6
(138 total)
Shots on Target
3.5
(33% acc)
Corners
3.9
(51 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.4
per match
xGa
1.00
per match
Clean Sheets
1
(8%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.2
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(1 total)
Fouls
10.5
(136 total)
Offsides
0.8
(11 total)
28
Played
11
Wins
10
Draws
7
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.4
(39 total)
xG
1.20
(33.9 total)
Shots per Match
13.2
(370 total)
Shots on Target
4.5
(34% acc)
Corners
4.6
(128 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.2
per match
xGa
1.00
per match
Clean Sheets
4
(14%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.9
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(2 total)
Fouls
10
(281 total)
Offsides
1.1
(30 total)
13
Played
6
Wins
2
Draws
5
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.6
(21 total)
xG
1.90
(25.0 total)
Shots per Match
15.4
(200 total)
Shots on Target
5.1
(33% acc)
Corners
7.5
(98 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.1
per match
xGa
1.00
per match
Clean Sheets
5
(38%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.2
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(1 total)
Fouls
9.8
(127 total)
Offsides
2
(26 total)
15
Played
5
Wins
0
Draws
10
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.2
(18 total)
xG
1.10
(16.6 total)
Shots per Match
10.7
(160 total)
Shots on Target
3.3
(31% acc)
Corners
6.3
(94 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.8
per match
xGa
1.20
per match
Clean Sheets
2
(13%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.5
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(2 total)
Fouls
10.7
(160 total)
Offsides
1.4
(21 total)
28
Played
11
Wins
2
Draws
15
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.4
(39 total)
xG
1.50
(41.6 total)
Shots per Match
12.9
(360 total)
Shots on Target
4.1
(32% acc)
Corners
6.9
(192 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.5
per match
xGa
1.10
per match
Clean Sheets
7
(25%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.3
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(3 total)
Fouls
10.3
(287 total)
Offsides
1.7
(47 total)
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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 9:00
🤖 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 2.1 (+7% 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
⏰ First Half: Watford is stronger in the first half (17 vs 12).
🔄 Second Half: Sheffield Utd is stronger in the second half (19 vs 9).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the away team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
🔄 Second Half: Sheffield Utd is stronger in the second half (19 vs 9).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the away team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⚔️ Team Comparison
🏠 Watford
Early Strength
Strong
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.26
Pressure
0.12
✈️ Sheffield Utd
Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.18
Pressure
0.11
⏰ 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
6
Avg. Goals per Match
0.3
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
17
Avg. Goals per Match
0.85
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
9
Avg. Goals per Match
0.45
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
4
Avg. Goals per Match
0.2
✈️ Sheffield Utd - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
4
Avg. Goals per Match
0.2
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
12
Avg. Goals per Match
0.6
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
19
Avg. Goals per Match
0.95
⚡ 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
1
Killer Goals
7
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
6
Late Pressure
4
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
6
Half-time Spurts
11
Second Half Starts
5
Late Surges
4
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
2
Late Conceded
4
✈️ Sheffield Utd - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
4
Comeback Goals
10
Negative Sequences
5
Killer Goals
4
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
4
Late Pressure
6
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
4
Half-time Spurts
8
Second Half Starts
13
Late Surges
6
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
6
Late Conceded
3
💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods
- ⏰ Home First Half: Watford is stronger in the first half (17 vs 12)
- First Half Result: Consider Watford to win the first half
- 🔄 Second Half Dominance: Sheffield Utd shows superior performance after the break (19 vs 9 goals)
- Second Half Winner: High probability of Sheffield Utd winning the second half
- Overall Result: Sheffield Utd has an advantage in the match
- Away Handicap: Consider Sheffield Utd 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)
Home +0.081
Pressure (Advantage)
Home +0.006
Timing (Advantage)
Away +0.013 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Home +0.053
📝 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: Strong - team reacts well to changes in the match. Pressure: Moderate - team periodically creates danger. 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 @ 9:00 Championship
Championship 2025-2026 – Group #1
#
Club
M
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pt
7
▲
12
7
10
40
31
9
43
8
▼
11
10
7
39
33
6
43
9
▼
11
10
8
36
33
3
43
16
10
6
13
32
37
-5
36
17
11
2
15
39
41
-2
35
18
▲
9
6
14
37
41
-4
33
Watford
VS
Sheffield Utd
Last 5 Head-to-Head Matches
1
Wins
0
Draws
4
Wins
Attack
Goals Scored
0.4 (2)
1 (5)
xG
1.00
1.80
Shots
8.6 (43)
13.2 (66)
Shots on Target
2.4 (12)
5.2 (26)
Corners
4.4 (22)
4.8 (24)
Defense
Conceded
1 (5)
0.4 (2)
xGa
1.80
1.00
Clean Sheets
1 (20%)
3 (60%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.6 (13)
2.2 (11)
Fouls
10 (50)
9.4 (47)
Offsides
1.4 (7)
1.4 (7)
Last 6 Matches
Watford
VS
Sheffield Utd
3/6 (50%)
Victories
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Draws
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Defeats
3/6 (50%)
1.83
PPG
1.50
1.33
Avg Goals Scored
1.83
0.83
Avg Goals Conceded
1.67
50%
BTTS %
67%
17%
Over 2.5 Goals Scored %
50%
0.90
Avg xG
1.52
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
10%
1
90%
9
30%
3
70%
7
1.5
60%
6
40%
4
40%
4
60%
6
2.5
80%
8
20%
2
50%
5
50%
5
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
60%
6
50%
5
No
40%
4
50%
5
1X2
Watford
Sheffield Utd
1
50%
5
50%
5
X
40%
4
10%
1
2
10%
1
40%
4
Double Chance
Watford
Sheffield Utd
12
60%
6
90%
9
1X
90%
9
60%
6
X2
50%
5
50%
5
Total Goals
Watford
Sheffield Utd
0-1
20%
2
20%
2
2-3
60%
6
40%
4
4+
20%
2
40%
4
Total Corners
Watford
Under
Over
Sheffield Utd
Under
Over
7.5
90%
9
10%
1
90%
9
10%
1
8.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
9.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
10.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Watford
Sheffield Utd
Yes
30%
3
20%
2
No
70%
7
80%
8
1X2 HT - FT
Watford
Sheffield Utd
HT 1 - FT 1
10%
1
40%
4
HT 1 - FT 2
0%
0
10%
1
HT 1 - FT X
10%
1
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 1
10%
1
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 2
0%
0
10%
1
HT 2 - FT X
10%
1
0%
0
HT X - FT 1
30%
3
10%
1
HT X - FT 2
10%
1
20%
2
HT X - FT X
20%
2
10%
1
xG(xGa)
Watford
Sheffield Utd
xG
1.08
1.86
xGa
0.84
1.12
Number of goals
Watford
Under
Over
Sheffield Utd
Under
Over
0.5
50%
5
50%
5
50%
5
50%
5
1.5
80%
8
20%
2
60%
6
40%
4
2.5
100%
10
0%
0
80%
8
20%
2
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
40%
4
10%
1
No
60%
6
90%
9
1X2
Watford
Sheffield Utd
1
20%
2
50%
5
X
60%
6
40%
4
2
20%
2
10%
1
Double Chance
Watford
Sheffield Utd
12
40%
4
60%
6
1X
80%
8
90%
9
X2
80%
8
50%
5
Total Goals
Watford
Sheffield Utd
0-1
50%
5
60%
6
2-3
50%
5
30%
3
4+
0%
0
10%
1
Clean Sheet
Watford
Sheffield Utd
Yes
50%
5
80%
8
No
50%
5
20%
2
Number of goals
Watford
Under
Over
Sheffield Utd
Under
Over
0.5
30%
3
70%
7
40%
4
60%
6
1.5
90%
9
10%
1
80%
8
20%
2
2.5
100%
10
0%
0
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
40%
4
No
90%
9
60%
6
1X2
Watford
Sheffield Utd
1
60%
6
40%
4
X
20%
2
30%
3
2
20%
2
30%
3
Double Chance
Watford
Sheffield Utd
12
80%
8
70%
7
1X
80%
8
70%
7
X2
40%
4
60%
6
Total Goals
Watford
Sheffield Utd
0-1
70%
7
40%
4
2-3
30%
3
60%
6
4+
0%
0
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Watford
Sheffield Utd
Yes
70%
7
30%
3
No
30%
3
70%
7
1.88
xG
1.56
52%
Ball Possession
48%
12
Total Shots
11
4
Shots on Goal
4
8
Shots Off Goal
7
5
Corners
5
2
Yellow Cards
1
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