Sheffield Wednesday 2-6 Watford

Current streaks

Recent form

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday have shown mixed form in their recent fixtures, demonstrating resilience with only one loss in their last six matches. The Owls have been particularly solid defensively, conceding just five goals in this period and keeping two clean sheets. Their goal-scoring output has been modest, with an average of 0.83 goals per game, indicating room for improvement in attack. Interestingly, two-thirds of their recent matches have featured fewer than 2.5 goals, suggesting a trend towards tight, low-scoring affairs. Wednesday's ability to grind out results is evident in their three draws and two wins, which have helped them climb to 13th in the Championship table. Their most recent outing saw them hold Premier League side Brentford to a draw in the League Cup, showcasing their competitive spirit against higher-level opposition.

Watford

Watford's recent form has been a mixed bag, with the team alternating between wins and losses in their last six matches. Despite their 7th position in the league table, the Hornets have struggled defensively, conceding 10 goals in their last six games, with a particularly poor run of three-goal defeats to both Luton Town and Preston. Their attack has been somewhat lacklustre, managing just six goals in this period. Notably, Watford have kept only one clean sheet in these matches, coming in their most recent 1-0 victory over Blackburn Rovers. The team's games have been high-scoring affairs, with 83% of their last six matches seeing over 2.5 goals. This inconsistent form is reflected in their even split of three wins and three losses, suggesting the team are struggling to find stability in their performances.

Recent home/away form

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday's recent home form has been mixed, with the Owls struggling to find consistency at Hillsborough. They have managed two wins, two draws, and two losses in their last six home matches, mirroring their overall form in the Championship where they currently sit 13th. The standout result was a convincing 4-0 victory over Plymouth Argyle, which showcased their attacking potential. However, they have also suffered two 2-0 defeats, indicating defensive vulnerabilities. The Owls have kept two clean sheets in this period, but have failed to score in three of their last six home games, suggesting inconsistency in front of goal. Their most recent match, a goalless draw against Swansea, continues a trend of low-scoring affairs, with 67% of their recent home games featuring fewer than 2.5 goals.

Watford

Watford's recent away form has been dismal, with the Hornets enduring a six-match losing streak on the road. This woeful run has seen them concede a staggering 15 goals whilst only managing to score three themselves, resulting in a concerning goal difference of -12. Their defensive frailties are particularly evident, with Watford failing to keep a single clean sheet and conceding an average of 2.5 goals per game. The thrashing at Norwich, where they lost 4-1, stands out as a particularly heavy defeat. Despite their poor away form, it's worth noting that Watford have managed to maintain a respectable 7th position in the league table, suggesting their home form may be significantly better. The high percentage of matches seeing over 2.5 goals (83%) indicates that Watford's away games have been high-scoring affairs, albeit largely to their detriment.