General Expert Overview
The upcoming match between Watford FC and Sheffield Wednesday promises to be an intriguing encounter. Watford, currently showing a solid home performance, will be looking to leverage their familiarity with the Vicarage Road pitch. On the other hand, Sheffield Wednesday has displayed resilience in away fixtures, often pulling off unexpected results. Historically, matches between these two have been closely contested, with both teams having a balanced head-to-head record. Key factors influencing this game include Watford’s recent scoring form and Sheffield Wednesday’s defensive solidity.
Watford has averaged 2.07 goals per game this season, while conceding an average of 2.60 goals per match. Conversely, Sheffield Wednesday has shown a commendable defensive record but struggles to convert opportunities into goals consistently. The clash is expected to hinge on Watford’s ability to break down the opposition’s defense and Sheffield Wednesday’s capacity to maintain their defensive discipline.
Match Result Analysis
Home Team To Win
The prediction for Watford winning stands at 55.30%. Given their strong home advantage and current form, they are well-positioned to capitalize on this fixture. However, Sheffield Wednesday’s knack for securing points on the road adds complexity to this prediction.
Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half
This bet is priced at 60.30%, reflecting the anticipation of a cautious start from both teams as they assess each other’s strategies early in the game. Defensive setups from both sides could lead to limited scoring opportunities in the initial half.
Over 1.5 Goals HT
With an 82.80% likelihood of over 1.5 goals being scored by halftime, it suggests that both teams might find it challenging to contain each other’s attacking prowess for long periods within each half.
Both Teams To Score
This market stands at 72.80%, indicating a high probability that both teams will find the back of the net during the match due to their respective offensive capabilities and vulnerabilities in defense.
Goals Market Assessment
Last Goal Minute 0-72
The likelihood of the last goal occurring within minutes 0-72 is placed at 61.60%. This suggests that most decisive actions are expected within this timeframe, possibly indicating that either team could secure late goals or that decisive moments occur early in either half.
Avg Total Goals: Over/Under Analysis
The average total goals predicted for this match stand at 4.17%. Given this statistic alongside historical data indicating frequent high-scoring games between these teams, there is a strong case for betting on ‘Over’ in terms of total goals scored during the match.
Avg Goals Scored: Home Team Analysis
Watford’s average goal tally of 2.07 per game supports betting on them scoring multiple times during this encounter, especially considering their offensive momentum recently.
Avg Conceded Goals: Away Team Analysis
Sheffield Wednesday’s concession rate of approximately 2.60 per game suggests they might struggle defensively against Watford’s attacking threats, reinforcing predictions favoring higher goal tallies.
Cards Market Insight
Yellow Cards: Under/Over Analysis
The average number of yellow cards expected in this matchup is set at 2.75%. With both teams known for their competitive nature and occasional lapses into aggressive play, there is potential for bookings throughout the game.
Red Cards: Likelihood Assessment
An average red card expectation sits at 1.05%, suggesting that while serious disciplinary actions are less frequent, they remain possible given past encounters’ intensity levels between these clubs.
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Predictions:
| Market | Prediction | Odd | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half | 88.70% | (1-1) 1-0 2H 1.33 | |
| Over 0.5 Goals HT | 81.20% | (1-1) 0-1 1H 1.30 | |
| Over 1.5 Goals | 83.80% | (1-1) 1.22 | |
| First Goal Between Minute 0-29 | 79.50% | (1-1) 17' min 1.83 | |
| Both Teams To Score | 71.80% | (1-1) 1.80 | |
| Home Team To Score In 1st Half | 70.20% | (1-1) | |
| Over 2.5 Goals | 65.30% | (1-1) 1.67 | |
| Under 5.5 Cards | 70.10% | (1-1) 2 cards 1.11 | |
| Last Goal Minute 0-72 | 57.90% | (1-1) | |
| Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half | 57.20% | (1-1) 0-1 1H 1.22 | |
| Over 2.5 BTTS | 62.50% | (1-1) 2.10 | |
| Under 4.5 Cards | 59.70% | (1-1) 2 cards 1.29 | |
| Over 1.5 Goals HT | 60.10% | (1-1) 0-1 1H 2.50 | |
| Sum of Goals 2 or 3 | 53.50% | (1-1) 2.00 | |
| Home Team Not To Score In 2nd Half | 55.50% | ||
| Home Team To Win | 57.80% | (1-1) 1.57 | |
| Avg. Total Goals | 3.97% | (1-1) | |
| Yellow Cards | 3.05% | (1-1) | |
| Avg. Goals Scored | 1.77% | (1-1) | |
| Avg. Conceded Goals | 2.80% | (1-1) | |
| Red Cards | 1.55% | (1-1) |
