Watford FC vs Sheffield United FC, Premier League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Watford FC vs Sheffield United FC — Premier League .
- Watford FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Sheffield United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Tim Robinson
- Referee Peter Kirkup
- Referee Simon Long
- Referee Andre Marriner
- 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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Oct | Sheffield United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 28 Sep | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 21 Sep | Manchester City FC | A | 0–8 | L |
| 15 Sep | Arsenal FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 31 Aug | Newcastle United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Aug | West Ham United FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Oct | Watford FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 28 Sep | Liverpool FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Sep | Everton FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 14 Sep | Southampton FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 31 Aug | Chelsea FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 24 Aug | Leicester City FC | H | 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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at !
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 15' Sheffield United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 20' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Watford FC and Sheffield United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 25' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 30' Sheffield United FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 35' The travelling Sheffield United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 40' Watford FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 45' Sheffield United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 50' George Baldock has been relatively quiet despite scoring 6 goals in his last 366 appearances.
- 55' England international Chris Basham has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 57' A moment of madness from Oliver McBurnie on 57 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Sheffield United FC will be frustrated.
- 57' Watford FC ring the changes. Sebastian Prodl has done his job and it is now time for Craig Dawson to step up.
- 59' The supporters are chanting for Gerard Deulofeu. He replaces Andre Gray on 59 minute.
- 62' A tactical swap from Sheffield United FC — Lys Mousset on, Oliver McBurnie off on 62 minutes.
- 67' It is a cagey affair so far. Watford FC in their trying to find a way past Sheffield United FC's compact .
- 71' The Sheffield United FC bench stirs into life. Callum Robinson is withdrawn and Billy Sharp gets his opportunity.
- 76' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 76 minutes.
- 77' Watford FC ring the changes. Danny Welbeck has done his job and it is now time for Ismaila Sarr to step up.
- 82' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 87' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 90' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for John Lundstram.
- The points are shared — Watford FC 0-0 Sheffield United FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Watford FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Danny Welbeck ↓ Ismaila Sarr 77'
- 26
- 15
-
5
Sebastian Prodl ↓ Craig Dawson 57'
- 25
- 27
- 2
- 16
- 37
- 8
-
18
Andre Gray ↓ Gerard Deulofeu 59'
Bench
- 1
- 19
- 21
- 14
-
7
Gerard Deulofeu ↑ 59'
-
4
Craig Dawson ↑ 57'
-
23
Ismaila Sarr ↑ 77'
Coach
Quique Sanchez Flores
Sheffield United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Oliver McBurnie ↓ Lys Mousset 62'
-
11
Callum Robinson ↓ Billy Sharp 71'
- 16
- 6
- 5
- 3
- 4
- 2
- 7
- 12
- 1
Bench
-
22
Lys Mousset ↑ 62'
- 15
- 23
- 8
- 25
-
10
Billy Sharp ↑ 71'
- 27
Coach
Chris Wilder
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Patrick Bamford | 2 |
| Gerard Deulofeu | 1 |
| Joao Pedro | 1 |
| Ryan Porteous | 1 |
| Gustavo Hamer | 1 |
| Andre Brooks | 1 |
| Jeremy Ngakia | 1 |
| Oliver Norwood | 1 |
Head to Head
Watford FC Form
Sheffield United FC Form
2019-10-05
Watford FC
0–0
Sheffield United FC
D
2019-09-28
Sheffield United FC
0–1
Liverpool FC
L
2019-09-21
Everton FC
0–2
Sheffield United FC
W
2019-09-14
Sheffield United FC
0–1
Southampton FC
L
2019-08-31
Chelsea FC
2–2
Sheffield United FC
D
2019-08-24
Sheffield United FC
1–2
Leicester City FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.86
Watford FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.91
Sheffield United FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 74% + Watford FC or Draw 68%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.77
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 1.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 2.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 3.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
| ± 4.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
Double Chance
Watford FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Sheffield United FC
66%
Watford FC or Sheffield United FC
66%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14.3%
0 – 1
14.1%
1 – 0
13.1%
0 – 2
6.7%
1 – 2
6%
2 – 0
5.9%
2 – 1
5.6%
2 – 2
2.7%
0 – 3
2%
1 – 3
1.9%
3 – 0
1.7%
Asian Handicap — Watford FC
| Handicap | Watford FC covers | Push | Sheffield United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 8% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 20% | 70% |
| -0.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 21% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 9% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Watford FC keeps clean sheet
41%
✗
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
43%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.