Watford 0-4 Leeds United

Current streaks

Recent form

Watford

Watford's recent form has been rather inconsistent, with the Hornets struggling to find their footing in the Championship. They are currently on a three-match winless streak, having drawn their latest fixture against Sunderland after suffering back-to-back defeats to Norwich and Coventry City. The team's only victory in their last six matches came against Derby County, where they managed to keep a clean sheet. Watford have been involved in relatively low-scoring affairs, with an average of 2.5 total goals per game, and have seen an even split between matches going over and under 2.5 goals. Their defensive record is a concern, conceding more goals (1.33 per game) than they're scoring (1.17 per game), which partly explains their current mid-table position of 12th in the league.

Leeds United

Leeds United have shown impressive form in recent weeks, with a notable run of four consecutive wins in the Championship before their FA Cup defeat to Millwall. The Whites have been particularly strong defensively, keeping five clean sheets in their last six matches across all competitions. Their attacking prowess was on full display in a remarkable 7-0 thrashing of Cardiff City, which significantly boosted their goal difference. Leeds' consistency has propelled them to the top of the Championship table, amassing 66 points from 31 games. Their defensive solidity is further highlighted by the fact that both teams have failed to score in any of their last six matches, with 67% of these games seeing under 2.5 goals. Despite the recent cup loss, Leeds' league form suggests they are strong contenders for promotion to the Premier League.

Recent home/away form

Watford

Watford's recent home form has been concerning, with the Hornets currently enduring a four-match losing streak at Vicarage Road. This poor run of form has seen them concede eight goals whilst only scoring three, highlighting their defensive frailties. Prior to this slump, Watford had shown promise with back-to-back victories against West Brom and Portsmouth. Interestingly, despite their struggles, Watford's matches have been high-scoring affairs, with 83% of their last six home games featuring over 2.5 goals. The team have failed to keep a clean sheet in this period, and both teams have scored in five out of the six matches. Watford's goal-scoring average of 1.17 per game at home suggests they are finding the net with some regularity, but their defence is letting them down, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per game.

Leeds United

Leeds United have shown impressive form away from home, remaining unbeaten in their last six away matches with three wins and three draws. The Whites have been particularly solid defensively, keeping four clean sheets in this run and conceding only four goals in total. Their 3-3 draw against Hull City stands out as a high-scoring encounter, contrasting with the generally low-scoring nature of their recent away games, with 83% of these matches seeing under 2.5 goals. Leeds have demonstrated consistency in finding the back of the net, scoring in five out of six away games, although their average of 1.5 goals per game suggests they've been efficient rather than prolific. This strong away form has undoubtedly contributed to their current position at the top of the Championship table, with 66 points from 31 games.