Watford 1-2 Sheffield United

Current streaks

Recent form

Watford

Watford's recent form has been inconsistent, with the Hornets struggling to maintain a positive run of results. They have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last six matches, conceding in every game, which is a concern for their defence. Despite their mid-table position, Watford have been involved in high-scoring affairs, with 83% of their recent matches seeing over 2.5 goals. The team's goal difference of -2 over the last six games suggests they are finding it difficult to outscore their opponents, despite averaging 1.33 goals per game. Notably, both teams have scored in all of Watford's recent matches, indicating entertaining fixtures for neutrals but potentially frustrating ones for Watford supporters. The Hornets are currently on a two-game losing streak, having suffered defeats against Queens Park Rangers and Cardiff City, which they'll be keen to end in their next outing.

Sheffield United

Sheffield United's recent form presents an interesting mix of success and setbacks. The Blades have shown resilience with a notable three-match winning streak, keeping clean sheets in all three victories against Millwall, Plymouth Argyle, and Cardiff City. However, their momentum has been somewhat disrupted by their most recent results, failing to win in their last three outings. Despite this dip, United have maintained a solid defensive record, conceding only 0.83 goals per game over their last six matches and keeping three clean sheets. The team's matches have tended to be low-scoring affairs, with 83% of their last six games featuring under 2.5 goals. This defensive solidity has helped Sheffield United maintain their position in the upper echelons of the Championship table, currently sitting third with 49 points from 25 games, suggesting they are very much in the promotion hunt despite their recent stutter.

Recent home/away form

Watford

Watford have shown impressive form at home in recent matches, with four wins in their last six games at Vicarage Road. The Hornets have been particularly strong defensively, keeping three clean sheets and conceding only four goals across these six fixtures. Their goal-scoring record has been modest but consistent, netting seven times for an average of 1.17 goals per game. Notably, Watford were on a four-match unbeaten run at home before their most recent loss to Cardiff City, which ended a streak of three consecutive home victories. While there haven't been any particularly high-scoring encounters, the team's ability to grind out narrow wins has been evident, with three of their four victories coming by a one-goal margin. This solid home form has contributed significantly to Watford's current 8th position in the Championship table.

Sheffield United

Sheffield United have shown mixed form away from home recently, with their last six away fixtures yielding three wins, two draws, and one loss. The Blades have been relatively prolific on their travels, scoring 10 goals in these six matches, averaging 1.67 goals per game. Defensively, they've been reasonably solid, conceding 7 goals at an average of 1.17 per game. Notably, Sheffield United have managed to keep two clean sheets in this period, demonstrating their ability to shut out opponents on the road. The team's matches have tended to be high-scoring affairs, with 67% of their away games seeing over 2.5 goals. Interestingly, Sheffield United had a three-game unbeaten run away from home, which was recently halted by their 2-1 loss to Sunderland. Despite this setback, their away form has contributed significantly to their strong league position, currently sitting third with 49 points from 25 games.