Sheffield Wednesday vs Watford preview and prediction
The match
The Championship sees Sheffield Wednesday take on Watford on Tuesday 10 March, kicking off at 20:45 (WAT) at Hillsborough.
Form guide
Watford's last 3: WLW Most recently they beat Bristol City 2–1 away. They average 1.3 scored and 1.0 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.6 goals: 0.8 for Sheffield Wednesday and 1.9 for Watford. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 50%, both teams to score at 51%.
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 74% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: Sheffield Wednesday 0–2 Watford. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Sheffield Wednesday16%fair 6.18 · @7.10
Draw19%fair 5.31 · @4.30
Watford65%fair 1.54 · @1.44
2.63Expected goals
0.77Sheffield Wednesday xG
1.87Watford xG
51%Both score
50%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
0–113%
0–213%
1–110%
1–210%
0–38%
0–07%
From our goals model: Sheffield Wednesday 0.8 – 1.9 Watford expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Watford to win✗
65%
1.54
1.44
Double chance
Watford or draw✓
84%
1.19
1.09
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
51%
1.95
2.00
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
74%
1.35
1.25
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
50%
2.00
1.85
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
71%
1.40
1.35
Half-time result
Watford ahead at half-time✗
45%
2.22
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Watford / FT Watford✗
40%
2.48
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
10%
10.42
–
Form
Sheffield Wednesday – last 2
LL
25 Feb
@ Norwich
0–2
L
22 Feb
@ Sheffield Utd
1–2
L
0.5Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Watford – last 3
WLW
27 Feb
@ Bristol City
2–1
W
24 Feb
vs Ipswich
0–2
L
21 Feb
vs Derby
2–0
W
1.3Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Sheffield Wednesday and Watford.
What is the prediction for Sheffield Wednesday vs Watford?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Sheffield Wednesday vs Watford?
On our numbers Sheffield Wednesday have a 16% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Watford 65%.
How many goals will there be in Sheffield Wednesday vs Watford?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 50% likely and both teams score 51% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Sheffield Wednesday vs Watford?
Our predicted score is Sheffield Wednesday 0–2 Watford, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Sheffield Wednesday vs Watford?
Sheffield Wednesday vs Watford (Championship) kicks off on Tuesday 10 March 2026 at 20:45 (West Africa Time) at Hillsborough.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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