⁠Watford vs Sunderland Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The Black Cats have made an eye-catching start to the new season.

Watford have started the season in decent form gathering ten points from the opening six matches. The Hornets who were once a regular team in the Premier League have failed to secure promotion in the past two seasons of the EFL Championship. However, this year is another chance for them to finish the season strongly and get back there. 

The Hornets are also out of the Carabao Cup after losing to reigning Premier League champions Manchester City in the third round by a 2-1 score-line. Tom Cleverley’s side can take plenty of positives from here after giving a tough fight to the champions. 

Meanwhile, Sunderland have made a fantastic start to the new season as they aim to return to the Premier League. The Black Cats are currently occupying the second spot in the championship gathering 15 points from the opening six matches. 

Regis Le Bris has made them a well-drilled side who are resilient at the back and boast one of the best defences in the championship with four clean sheets thus far. However, the Black Cats will be not playing their trade in the Carabao Cup after suffering a defeat against Preston in round one. 

Kick-Off:

Saturday, 28 September 2024 at 3:00 PM UK, 7:30 PM IST

Location: Vicarage Road

Form:

⁠Watford (in all competitions): W-L-D-L-L

Sunderland (in all competitions): W-W-W-L-W

Players to Watch

Angelo Ogbonna (⁠Watford)

Angelo Ogbonna has to be one of the best transfers the Hornets have made this summer. The veteran defender was one of the consistent performers for West Ham. He was with the team in their highs and lows.

Ogbonna is a towering defender who has often proved to be a threat from set pieces due to his stature. The Italian is an experienced player who can be the game-changer for them as the season goes on with games coming thick and fast. 

Jobe Bellingham (Sunderland)

Jobe Bellingham is starting to follow in the footsteps of his brother Jude Bellingham by developing into one of the promising youngsters to consistently deliver some eye-catching displays in the Championship. Jobe Bellingham has given a new dimension to Regis Le Bris’s side with his versatility to play several positions helping the team to set up in different formations. He has the skills to create and score.

He can score some beautiful free kicks. Keep an eye on this rising talent who has the tools to be the difference maker here. 

Match Facts

• Watford are without a win in four games
• Sunderland bounced back in the last game to secure a 1-0 win over Middlesbrough
• Sunderland have kept the most clean sheets in the competition (4) 

⁠Watford vs Sunderland: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Both teams to score in this game – 4/5 with bet365
• Tip 2: Sunderland to win this game – 6/4 with William HILL
• Tip 3: Match to end with goals under 3.5– 2/7 with sky bet

Injury & Team News

Watford will be without the services of Daniel Bachmann and Francisco Sierralta with the pair picking up muscle injuries. 

Meanwhile, Sunderland will also be without two of their players for this clash as Ajibola Alese and Jenson Seelt have been sidelined after suffering an ankle and unknown injury respectively. 

Head to Head

Total Matches – 47

⁠Watford – 12

Sunderland – 19

Draws – 16

Predicted Lineup

⁠Watford predicted lineup (5-3-2):

Bond (GK); Ebosele, Porteous, Ogbonna, Morris, Larouci; Ince, Louza, Sema; Baah, Bayo

Sunderland predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Patterson (GK); Hume, Mepham, O’Nien, Cirkin; Neil, Bellingham; Roberts, Rigg, Mundle; Mayende

Match Prediction for ⁠Watford vs Sunderland

The Hornets have struggled to win matches recently which will be a big concern for them. In contrast, the Black Cats have already picked the pace and currently occupy the second spot after an impressive start to the season. We expect Sunderland to register a close victory here to maintain their good start to the season. 

Prediction: ⁠Watford 1-2 Sunderland

Telecast for ⁠Watford vs Sunderland

India – FanCode

UK – Sky Sports Football

US – CBS Sports Network, Paramount+

Nigeria – No Telecast

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