Sunderland vs Watford

Current streaks

Recent form

Sunderland

Sunderland are currently enjoying a strong run of form, sitting in 4th position in the Championship and unbeaten in their last seven league matches. The Black Cats have shown resilience in their recent fixtures, with three wins, two draws, and only one loss in their last six games across all competitions. Their defensive solidity is evident, having kept three clean sheets in this period and conceding an average of just one goal per game. The team's most recent outing was a thrilling 3-2 away victory against Middlesbrough, showcasing their ability to perform in high-scoring encounters. Sunderland's attacking prowess is also noteworthy, with the team scoring in each of their last six matches and averaging 1.33 goals per game. Their consistent performances have contributed to a positive goal difference and a balanced mix of low and high-scoring games, with half of their recent matches seeing over 2.5 goals.

Watford

Watford have been struggling for form recently, finding themselves in 12th position in the Championship table. The Hornets are currently on a concerning three-match losing streak in the league, having suffered defeats against Norwich, Coventry City, and Preston. Their only victory in the last six matches came against Derby County, where they managed to keep a rare clean sheet. Watford's defensive frailties have been evident, conceding an average of 1.67 goals per game over this period. The FA Cup tie against Fulham was particularly high-scoring, with Watford on the wrong end of a 4-1 result. Despite their recent woes, the team have shown some attacking promise, scoring in five of their last six matches, with both teams finding the net in 67% of these games.

Recent home/away form

Sunderland

Sunderland have shown impressive form at home, with a run of three consecutive wins in the Championship before their most recent match. Despite a setback in the FA Cup against Stoke City, the Black Cats have remained unbeaten in their last four league games at the Stadium of Light. Their attacking prowess is evident, having scored in all six of their recent home fixtures, with a notable 67% of these games featuring over 2.5 goals. Defensively, Sunderland have been relatively solid, conceding just 1.17 goals per game on average. The team's ability to score consistently (1.5 goals per game) and their knack for involvement in high-scoring encounters (83% of matches seeing both teams score) suggest that Sunderland's home games are typically entertaining affairs for the supporters.

Watford

Watford's recent away form has been particularly poor, with the Hornets struggling to find consistency on their travels. They have managed just one win in their last six away games, suffering four defeats and securing one draw. The team's defensive frailties are evident, conceding an average of 2 goals per game and keeping only one clean sheet during this period. Notably, Watford have been involved in several high-scoring encounters, with 67% of their away matches featuring over 2.5 goals. The 4-1 defeat to Fulham in the FA Cup stands out as a particularly heavy loss. Despite their struggles, Watford have shown some attacking prowess, scoring in five of their six away games, contributing to the fact that both teams have scored in 83% of these matches. However, their current away form is a concern, with the team currently on a run of three consecutive away defeats in all competitions.