Watford vs Sheffield Wednesday
2nd April 1500hrs
Football – England – EFL Championship
Pick Home Win Both Halves
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 3/1 odds taken 0932 GMT, Thursday 1 April
Xisco Munoz’s Watford and Darren Moore’s Sheffield Wednesday square off in the EFL Championship on Friday afternoon. As the Hornets look to make second spot their own, while the Owls are fighting for their Championship lives, this is a massive fixture for both clubs. Watford are the overwhelming favourites to get the win, however. Take a look at the latest betting odds and tips.
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Watford Preview – Hornets to make it six wins on the spin?
Watford are riding high in second place at present, six points clear of Swansea City, who still have a game in hand. The Hornets have been solid all season, collecting an impressive 22 wins from 38 league games.
They have really kicked on since Xisco Munoz took over from Vladimir Ivic in December. Under their new boss, Watford have won 13 of 18 Championship matches to fire themselves into the top two. Since going three league matches without a win in late January and early February, the Hertfordshire club have won nine of ten.
Watford head into this one having won five in a row. Also, no side in the Championship have picked up more home points than the Hornets. Another three points at Vicarage Road this Friday will take them a step closer to the Premier League.
Sheffield Wednesday Preview – Eighth loss in ten for the Owls?
Sheffield Wednesday have had a miserable season up until now. Although they have not been helped by a points deduction, the Owls have been nowhere near good enough. Wednesday are currently second from bottom, six points adrift of safety.
However, Darren Moore finally picked up his first victory as Sheffield Wednesday manager last time out. They were the big underdogs at Oakwell, but the Owls stopped Barnsley’s 12-game unbeaten run with a stunning 2-1 victory. Prior to that, they drew 1-1 with Huddersfield Town at Hillsborough.
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Despite taking four points from the last six on offer, Sheffield Wednesday are still bang in trouble. Things could get worse for the club from the Steel City after Friday’s games.
Watford vs Sheffield Wednesday Betting Advice
For a team battling for automatic promotion, Watford have not been the best travellers this season. When these two went head-to-head at Hillsborough back in September, they drew 0-0. The last two meetings between Watford and Sheffield Wednesday have ended all square.
Key Facts – Watford vs Sheffield Wednesday Betting Tip
- Watford have won five in a row
- The Hornets have the best home record in the Championship
- Only Wycombe and Coventry have taken fewer away points than Wednesday
As we touched on, Watford have the best home record in the division. The Hornets have been a formidable force at Vicarage Road this season, collecting an incredible 47 home points. They have won 15, drawn two and lost two of 19.
As for Sheffield Wednesday, they have really struggled away from home. Only Wycombe Wanderers and Coventry City – who were promoted together from EFL League One last term – have picked up fewer away points.
This could be a stroll in the park for the home team. Take a punt on Watford to win both halves at 3/1. We also fancy the hosts to keep a clean sheet, and the home win to nil is nicely priced at 5/4.
The best betting odds for Watford vs Sheffield Wednesday
Watford to win: 1/2 at Bet365
Draw: 3/1 at Bet365
Sheffield Wednesday to win: 13/2 at Bet365
