Watford vs Sheffield Wednesday: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

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• Fixture: Watford vs Sheffield Wednesday

• Date: Tuesday, 09 December 2025

• Kick-off: 19:45 GMT

• Venue: Vicarage Road

Watford come into this match with a bit of a rollercoaster form, but their recent wins against Norwich and Derby show they've got the firepower to trouble any side. With a predicted 4-4-2 setup, they'll likely look to exploit the wings with Ngakia and Bola pushing forward, while Kjerrumgaard and Doumbia up top could cause chaos for Sheffield Wednesday's back three. Louza and Kayembe in midfield will be crucial in controlling the game's tempo and feeding the forwards.

Sheffield Wednesday, on the other hand, have been struggling lately, with four losses in their last five games. Their predicted 3-4-2-1 formation suggests they'll try to be solid at the back and hit Watford on the break, with Bannan and McNeill playing just behind Cadamarteri. However, their recent results indicate a lack of confidence, and they might find it tough against a Watford side that's shown they can score goals.

Watford's recent form has been a mixed bag, but there's plenty to be optimistic about. They've managed to secure two wins in their last five games, both by a narrow 3-2 margin against Norwich and Derby. These victories, coupled with a couple of draws, suggest that Watford have the ability to grind out results when it matters. Their only loss came against Birmingham, but overall, they seem to be building some momentum heading into this match.

Recent Championship Results:

• Win: 3-2 vs Norwich City (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Birmingham City (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Preston North End (H)
• Win: 3-2 vs Derby County (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Bristol City (H)

Sheffield Wednesday are in a bit of a rut, having lost four out of their last five games. Their most recent defeat was a 2-3 loss at home to Preston, which sums up their struggles to hold onto leads. The only positive result in their recent run was a draw against Norwich, but with four consecutive losses after that, confidence might be low. They'll need to turn things around quickly if they want to get anything from this game against Watford.

Recent Championship Results:

• Loss: 2-3 vs Preston North End (H)

• Loss: 0-1 vs Millwall (A)

• Loss: 0-3 vs Sheffield United (H)

• Loss: 1-3 vs Southampton (A)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Norwich City (H)

The head-to-head record between Watford and Sheffield Wednesday shows a competitive history, with Watford having the upper hand in recent encounters. They've won three out of the last five meetings, including a convincing 6-2 victory away from home. However, their most recent clash ended in a 1-1 draw, suggesting that Sheffield Wednesday can hold their own against Watford. Overall, the data indicates that Watford might have the edge, but Sheffield Wednesday are capable of causing an upset.

Recent Championship Results

• Watford 1-1 Sheffield Wednesday (03 May 2025)
• Sheffield Wednesday 2-6 Watford (02 Nov 2024)
• Sheffield Wednesday 0-0 Watford (31 Jan 2024)
• Watford 1-0 Sheffield Wednesday (21 Oct 2023)
• Watford 1-0 Sheffield Wednesday (02 Apr 2021)

• Kwadwo Baah (Hamstring) – Out

• Egil Selvik (Shoulder) – Out

• Rocco Vata (Hamstring) – Out

• Caleb Wiley (Muscle) – Doubt

• Jack Grieves (Knee) - Doubt

• George Brown (Ankle) – Doubt

  Ernie Weaver (Foot) – Doubt

  Guilherme Siqueira (Achilles) – Doubt

  Olaf Kobacki (Groin) – Doubt

  Nathaniel Chalobah (Hamstring) – Doubt

  Di’shon Bernard (Knee) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Baxter (GK), Ngakia (DF), Keben (DF), Pollock (DF), Bola (DF), Maamma (MF), Louza (MF), Kayembe (MF), Chakvetadze (MF), Doumbia (AT), Kjerrumgaard (AT)

Watford will likely set up in a 4-4-2 formation, with Baxter in goal and a back four of Ngakia, Keben, Pollock, and Bola. This setup should allow them to be solid defensively while also providing width through the full-backs, enabling Kjerrumgaard and Doumbia to exploit spaces in behind Sheffield Wednesday's defence.

• Predicted lineup: Charles (GK), Valery (DF), Cooper (DF), Palmer (DF), Fusire (MF), Ingelsson (MF), Amass (MF), Lowe (MF), McNeill (MF), Bannan (MF), Cadamarteri (AT)

Sheffield Wednesday are likely to deploy a 3-4-2-1 formation, with Charles between the sticks and Palmer, Valery, and Cooper acting as the back three. This setup is designed to make them more compact at the back, with Fusire and Amass providing energy in midfield and Bannan and McNeill supporting Cadamarteri up top in quick counter-attacks.

• Luca Kjerrumgaard vs Liam Cooper: Kjerrumgaard's pace and movement will test Cooper's defensive capabilities.

• Edo Kayembe vs Yan Valery: Kayembe's control in midfield will be crucial against Valery's energetic pressing.

• Imran Louza (Watford): Louza's ability to dictate play from midfield will be vital for Watford's attacking transitions.

• Barry Bannan (Sheffield Wednesday): Bannan's creativity and set-piece delivery could be the key to unlocking Watford's defence.

Fans in the UK are able to watch Watford vs Sheffield Wednesday on Sky Sports+ at 19:45 GMT on Tuesday, 09 December 2025

Ladbrokes is predicting that the score will be Watford 2-1 Sheffield Wednesday in this match

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