Sheffield United vs Watford Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | EFL Championship 2024-25

Watford are unbeaten in all competitions this season.

Chris Wilder’s team have struggled to get off to a fast start in the new season. It has complicated Sheffield United’s return to the Championship following their Premier League relegation.

After opening the season with a 2-0 victory at Preston, the Blades have drawn their past two league games against QPR and Norwich. This weekend, they go against Watford, where they have not won in their previous three games across all competitions.

After defeating Plymouth 2-0 in the EFL Cup second round on Tuesday, Watford remain the only Championship team with a perfect winning record across all competitions.

With five straight victories going into the weekend, Tom Cleverley’s team is tied for first place in the Championship table with Sunderland on nine points. The Hornets are only behind on goal differential after victories over Millwall, Stoke and Derby in the league.

Kick-off

1 September, Sunday at 7:30 p.m. IST

Location: Bramall Lane

Form

Sheffield United: L-D-D-W-W

Watford: W-W-W-W-W

Players to watch

Kieffer Moore (Sheffield United)

Sheffield have Kieffer Moore take charge of scoring goals. His stature makes him one of the most threatening players in the opposition box. He can effortlessly make every chance count with his eye for the goal. He is excellent in the air and has seen Sheffield players bomb the opposition box with crosses.

Mileta Rajovic (Watford)

Mileta Rajovic has been excellent this season. He has recorded three goals in all competitions. His brace in the last game will further boost his confidence coming into this match as he will hope to put more misery on Sheffield’s poor form.

Match facts

• Sheffield have won only once in their last seven encounters against Watford.
• Watford have secured only one win in their last seven away games against Sheffield United.
• Sheffield are unbeaten in their last seven home games in the Championship.

Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Watford to win this game.
• Tip 2: Rajovic to score anytime.
• Tip 3: Sheffield to concede first.

Players and injury news

Sheffield United are set to miss key players such as Femi Seriki and Jamie Shackleton due to injury.

On the other hand, Watford are set to be without Imran Louza in this EFL Championship match.

Head-to-head

Matches: 47

Sheffield United: 20

Draws: 13

Watford: 14

Predicted lineup

Sheffield United predicted lineup: 4-4-1-1

Cooper; Gilchrist, Souttar, Trusty, Burrows; Rak-Sakyi, Vini Souza, Arblaster, Hamer; Hare; Moore

Watford Predicted lineup: 3-4-2-1

Bachmann; Sierralta, Pollock, Morris; Andrews, Dele-Bashiru, Sissoko, Larouci; Chakvetadze, Kayembe; Rajovic

Prediction

Watford’s current form makes them a clear winner going into this game. Their last matches have seen them grind out wins effortlessly. This should be worrying for Sheffield as they are in poor form and could suffer a defeat here.

Prediction: Sheffield United 0-3 Watford

Live telecast

India – FanCode

UK – Sky Sports Football

US – CBS Sports Network, Paramount+

Nigeria – No Telecast

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