Sheffield United FC vs Watford FC, Premier League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Sheffield United FC vs Watford FC — Premier League at Bramall Lane.
- Sheffield United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Watford FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Ben Toner
- Referee Nicholas Hopton
- Referee David Coote
- Referee Peter Kirkup
- Referee Martin Atkinson
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham United FC | 38 | 39 |
| 2 | Burnley FC | 38 | 22 |
| 3 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 38 | 20 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Coventry City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Ipswich Town FC | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Arsenal FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Manchester City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Manchester United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Aston Villa FC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Liverpool FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | AFC Bournemouth | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Brentford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Chelsea FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Fulham FC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Newcastle United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Everton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Leeds United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Crystal Palace FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Nottingham Forest FC | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec | Watford FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Dec | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Dec | Aston Villa FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 08 Dec | Norwich City FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Dec | Newcastle United FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 01 Dec | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec | Sheffield United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Dec | Manchester United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 14 Dec | Liverpool FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 07 Dec | Crystal Palace FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 04 Dec | Leicester City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 30 Nov | Southampton FC | A | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
13%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Sheffield United FC is hosting Watford FC for another epic battle.
- 5' The 35-year-old Christian Kabasele has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 10' Sheffield United FC is showing some good football. However, Sheffield United FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 15' John Lundstram is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Sheffield United FC so far.
- 20' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 25' Over 25 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 27' Gerard Deulofeu doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 32' Watford FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 36' GOAL! Oliver Norwood fires home to make it 1-1!
- 41' It looks like no one’s ball. Watford FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 46' Poor challenge from Craig Cathcart. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Roberto Pereyra. He replaces Ismaila Sarr on 46 minute.
- 51' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 56' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 61' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Sheffield United FC and Watford FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 63' The Sheffield United FC bench stirs into life. Oliver McBurnie is withdrawn and Lys Mousset gets his opportunity.
- 68' Sheffield United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Watford FC backline.
- 73' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 74' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Gerard Deulofeu.
- 79' Both keepers have barely been tested. Sheffield United FC and Watford FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 80' Andre Gray has so much to prove this time. He replaces Troy Deeney on 80 minute.
- 85' The energy levels are beginning to show. Chris Wilder might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 88' Watford FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 88.
- 89' A change in the Watford FC ranks — Nathaniel Chalobah exits the field as Craig Dawson enters on 89.
- The points are shared — Sheffield United FC 1-1 Watford FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Sheffield United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Oliver McBurnie ↓ Lys Mousset 63'
- 16
- 17
- 6
- 5
- 3
- 4
- 2
- 7
- 12
- 1
Bench
-
22
Lys Mousset ↑ 63'
- 15
- 11
- 8
- 10
- 27
- 21
Coach
Chris Wilder
Watford FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
- 15
- 27
- 6
- 29
- 19
- 21
- 14
-
9
Troy Deeney C ↓ Andre Gray 80'
- 7
-
23
Ismaila Sarr ↓ Roberto Pereyra 46'
Bench
- 1
-
37
Roberto Pereyra ↑ 46'
-
18
Andre Gray ↑ 80'
- 20
- 22
-
4
Craig Dawson ↑ 89'
- 24
Coach
Nigel Pearson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Patrick Bamford | 2 |
| Ryan Porteous | 1 |
| Gustavo Hamer | 1 |
| Andre Brooks | 1 |
| Jeremy Ngakia | 1 |
| Oliver Norwood | 1 |
| Gerard Deulofeu | 1 |
| Joao Pedro | 1 |
Head to Head
Sheffield United FC Form
2019-12-26
Sheffield United FC
1–1
Watford FC
D
2019-12-21
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
0–1
Sheffield United FC
W
2019-12-14
Sheffield United FC
2–0
Aston Villa FC
W
2019-12-08
Norwich City FC
1–2
Sheffield United FC
W
2019-12-05
Sheffield United FC
0–2
Newcastle United FC
L
2019-12-01
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
1–1
Sheffield United FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.18
Sheffield United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.86
Watford FC xG
I would bet for:
Sheffield United FC or Draw 75% + Under 2.5 goals 67%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.04
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 2.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 3.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Sheffield United FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Watford FC
55%
Sheffield United FC or Watford FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
15.3%
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
14.1%
0 – 1
9.8%
2 – 0
8.7%
2 – 1
7.6%
1 – 2
5.5%
0 – 2
4.5%
2 – 2
3.4%
3 – 0
3.4%
3 – 1
3.1%
1 – 3
1.6%
Asian Handicap — Sheffield United FC
| Handicap | Sheffield United FC covers | Push | Watford FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 12% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 23% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 16% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
43%
✓
Watford FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.