Result
0:2
18/04/2026 at 10:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
- Championship - Round 43
- Referee: Busby J. (Eng)
- Where to Watch on TV:
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 Denmark | Viaplay |
 Finland | Viaplay |
 Iceland | Viaplay |
 Norway | TV2 Play, Viaplay |
 Sweden | Viaplay |
Match Stats
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| Expected goals (xG) |
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| 0.93 | 0.75 |
| Ball possession |
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| 54% | 46% |
| Total shots |
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| 14 | 11 |
| Shots on target |
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| 3 | 5 |
| Big chances |
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| 1 | 1 |
| Corner kicks |
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| 8 | 5 |
| Passes |
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| 77% (287/371) | 73% (238/325) |
| Yellow cards |
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| 2 | 4 |
| Expected goals (xG) |
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| 0.93 | 0.75 |
| xG on target (xGOT) |
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| 0.13 | 1.55 |
| Total shots |
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| 14 | 11 |
| Shots on target |
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| 3 | 5 |
| Shots off target |
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| 7 | 3 |
| Blocked shots |
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| 4 | 3 |
| Shots inside the box |
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| 6 | 7 |
| Shots outside the box |
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| 8 | 4 |
| Hit the woodwork |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Big chances |
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| 1 | 1 |
| Corner kicks |
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| 8 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box |
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| 25 | 20 |
| Accurate through passes |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Offsides |
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| 1 | 1 |
| Free kicks |
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| 10 | 10 |
| Passes |
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| 77% (287/371) | 73% (238/325) |
| Long passes |
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| 47% (28/60) | 35% (20/57) |
| Passes in final third |
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| 74% (95/129) | 52% (44/85) |
| Crosses |
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| 25% (5/20) | 38% (5/13) |
| Expected assists (xA) |
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| 1.41 | 0.47 |
| Throw ins |
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| 22 | 29 |
| Fouls |
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| 11 | 9 |
| Tackles |
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| 61% (11/18) | 77% (17/22) |
| Duels won |
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| 56 | 63 |
| Clearances |
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| 21 | 42 |
| Interceptions |
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| 5 | 9 |
| Errors leading to shot |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Errors leading to goal |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Goalkeeper saves |
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| 3 | 3 |
| xGOT faced |
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| 1.55 | 0.13 |
| Goals prevented |
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| -0.45 | 0.13 |
Key Moments
Here there are
- 1st Half (0 - 0)
- 26', Louza I. 🟨,
- 2nd Half (0 - 2)
- 50', 0 - 1, Bamford P. ⚽,
- 58', Maamma O. ↓, Chakvetadze G. ↑,
- 59', Kayembe E. ↓, Nabizada A. ↑,
- 59', 0 - 2, Bamford P. ⚽, Seriki F. (A),
- 60', Brooks A. ↓, Chong T. ↑,
- 65', Hamer G. 🟨,
- 67', Hamer G. ↓, Ings D. ↑,
- 67', Riedewald J. ↓, Peck S. ↑,
- 71', Abankwah J. ↓, Bola M. ↑,
- 71', Doumbia M. ↓, Kjerrumgaard L. ↑,
- 75', Ings D. 🟨,
- 77', Rothwell J. ↓, Arblaster O. ↑,
- 77', O'Hare C. ↓, Bindon T. ↑,
- 81', Peck S. 🟨,
- 81', Mendy N. ↓, Bove E. ↑,
- 90+1', Chong T. 🟨,
- 90+7', Pollock M. 🟨,
Chances of winning
Watford
33.2% | Draw
26.8% | Sheffield United
40% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Our Initial ML Estimation
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:
Watford has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-1.6%)Sheffield United has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+2.8%)ML Model estimates a higher probability for Watford than the current prediction. (+0.9%)ML Model estimates a lower probability for Sheffield United than the current prediction. (-2%)
Watford - Sheffield United Odds
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1 |
X |
2 |
Marga |
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Avarage Now
(Initially) |
2.87 ↑
(2.69) |
3.54 ↑
(3.33) |
2.39 ↓
(2.51) |
4.9%
(7.1%) | |
- The most likely Over/Under: 2.75
What is the prediction for Watford - Sheffield United?
Users Predictions:
15 users predict this event. Watford will win (votes: 7 - 46.7%). Sheff Utd will win (votes: 3 - 20%). It will Tie (votes: 5 - 33.3%).
Confidence interval (95%) for Watford: 21.5% – 71.9%.Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 2 Selected Experts predict this event. Watford (votes: 1 - 50%). Sheff Utd (votes: 1 - 50%). Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:- DC - Sheff Utd (1.43) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
Overall Expert Consensus (including all markets): 3 Selected Experts predict this event. Watford (votes: 1 - 33.3%). Sheff Utd (votes: 2 - 66.7%). The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:1.
Preview Facts
- Two mid-table teams will face off this time (ranked 12 and 17).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Watford won 1.
- Each of the teams is struggling with stability in their game.
- In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.
- There will not play in Watford: Bola M.
(Inactive)
Grieves J.
(Inactive)
Kyprianou H.
(Ankle Injury)
Ngakia J.
(Hamstring Injury)
Vata R.
(Hamstring Injury)
- There will not play in Sheff Utd: Campbell T.
(Inactive)
Cooper M.
(Knee Injury)
McCallum S.
(Ankle Injury)
Phillips K.
(Muscle Injury)
Shackleton J.
(Foot Injury)
- In the last 7 head-to-head matches, Watford won 1 match, drew 2 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 3:6. (average 0.4:0.9).
- Including home matches between the teams, Watford won 1 match, drew 1 match, lost 1 match, and goals 2:2. (average 0.7:0.7).
How many head-to-head matches has Watford won against Sheffield United?
Watford has won 0 of their last 4 head-to-head matches.
How many head-to-head matches has Sheffield United won against Watford?
Sheffield United has won 4 of their last 4 head-to-head matches.
What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
The latest head-to-head matches between Watford - Sheffield United were as follows:
18.10.2025
Sheffield United
-
Watford
1:0
04.01.2025
Watford
-
Sheffield United
1:2
01.09.2024
Sheffield United
-
Watford
1:0
25.02.2023
Sheffield United
-
Watford
1:0
Latest results of Watford
Latest results of Sheffield United
English League Championship Table
2025/26 | | Pl | W | D | L | | Diff | Pts |
| 1 | Coventry ✔ | 45 | 27 | 11 | 7 | 93:45 | 48 | 92 |
| 2 | Ipswich | 45 | 22 | 15 | 8 | 77:47 | 30 | 81 |
| 3 | Millwall | 45 | 23 | 11 | 11 | 62:49 | 13 | 80 |
| 4 | Middlesbrough | 45 | 22 | 13 | 10 | 70:45 | 25 | 79 |
| 5 | Southampton ✔ | 45 | 21 | 14 | 10 | 79:55 | 24 | 77 |
| 6 | Wrexham | 45 | 19 | 13 | 13 | 67:63 | 4 | 70 |
| 7 | Hull | 45 | 20 | 10 | 15 | 68:65 | 3 | 70 |
| 8 | Derby | 45 | 20 | 9 | 16 | 66:57 | 9 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich | 45 | 19 | 8 | 18 | 62:54 | 8 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham | 45 | 17 | 12 | 16 | 56:55 | 1 | 63 |
| 11 | Swansea | 45 | 17 | 10 | 18 | 54:58 | -4 | 61 |
| 12 | Preston | 45 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 54:59 | -5 | 60 |
| 13 | Bristol City | 45 | 16 | 11 | 18 | 57:59 | -2 | 59 |
| 14 | QPR | 45 | 16 | 10 | 19 | 61:70 | -9 | 58 |
| 15 | Sheffield Utd | 45 | 17 | 6 | 22 | 64:65 | -1 | 57 |
| 16 | Watford | 45 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 53:61 | -8 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke | 45 | 15 | 10 | 20 | 51:54 | -3 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth | 45 | 14 | 12 | 19 | 48:63 | -15 | 54 |
| 19 | Charlton | 45 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 43:55 | -12 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn | 45 | 13 | 13 | 19 | 42:55 | -13 | 52 |
| 21 | West Brom | 45 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 47:56 | -9 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford Utd ✔ | 45 | 11 | 14 | 20 | 45:57 | -12 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester ✔ | 45 | 11 | 16 | 18 | 57:68 | -11 | 43 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wed ✔ | 45 | 1 | 12 | 32 | 27:88 | -61 | -3 |
Promotion ~ Premier League
Promotion ~ Championship (Play Offs: Semi~finals)
Relegation ~ League One
Clinched Spots for Teams
Coventry is Confirmed as championsnQualified for Premier League
Southampton is Qualified for Championship (Play Offs Semi~finals)
Oxford Utd is Relegated to League One
Leicester is Relegated to League One
Sheffield Wed is Relegated to League One
