Match Analysis: Watford FC vs Leeds United FC

Watford FC and Leeds United FC are set to face off in what promises to be an exciting Championship clash. Historically, the encounters between these two teams have been closely contested, with Watford having won 6 of the last 17 matches, while Leeds United has triumphed 7 times, and 4 matches ending in a draw. The previous meeting ended with a convincing 4-1 victory for Watford.

Watford has shown strong form at home, averaging 1.93 points per game this season, which indicates their capability to capitalize on home advantage. On the other hand, Leeds United has been a formidable force on the road, averaging 1.67 points per game away from home, which makes them a tough opponent even when playing away.

Matches between these two are often high-scoring, with an average of 3.29 goals per game, and both teams scoring in 59% of the previous encounters. This trend suggests that we could expect another match where both teams find the back of the net.

Considering both teams’ current form and the historical context, this contest could swing either way. However, Watford’s strong home form might just give them the edge they need to secure a crucial win, especially with their recent comprehensive victory in mind. Nonetheless, Leeds United’s prowess on the road should not be underestimated, and they will certainly pose a significant challenge. Overall, this match has the potential to be an entertaining and tightly-fought affair.

Insights

• Watford has shown solid home performance with an average of 1.93 points per game this season.
• Leeds United excels in away games with an average of 1.67 points per game.
• Historically, Watford and Leeds United have a closely matched record, with Leeds slightly ahead in head-to-head meetings (7 wins to Watford’s 6).
• Matches between Watford and Leeds United have a high average of 3.29 goals per game.
• There is a 59% occurrence rate of both teams scoring in their previous encounters.
• Watford had a significant win in their last meeting against Leeds with a 4-1 scoreline.
• Both teams have strong momentum coming into this match based on their respective home and away forms.
• Betting on over 2.5 goals could be a viable option given their goal-scoring history.
• Considering both teams’ scoring tendencies, Both Teams to Score (BTTS) is a promising option.

Match Facts

• The most frequent scoreline between Watford FC and Leeds United, with Watford at home, is 1-2; this outcome has occurred 3 times.
• Across all encounters, a 1-2 scoreline is the most common between these teams, happening in 5 matches.
• In the past 11 home matches for Watford against Leeds, Watford has won 3 times, drawn 3 times, and Leeds has secured victory 5 times.
• Out of 24 total meetings, Watford FC has 7 wins, 7 draws, and Leeds United has come out on top 10 times.
• Last season, the matches ended 2-2 at Watford’s home and 3-0 in Leeds’ favor at their home ground.
• Watford FC is currently on a 3-match losing streak in the Championship.
• Watford FC scores 30% of their goals between the 76th and 90th minutes.
• Only 5% of Watford FC’s goals come between the 0-15 minute mark, the lowest in the league.
• Leeds United scores 27% of their goals between the 76th and 90th minutes.
• Watford FC has lost their last 3 matches consecutively.
• Watford FC is also on a 4-match home losing streak.
• Leeds United is unbeaten in their last 13 matches.
• Leeds United has not lost any of their previous 5 away games.
• Watford FC has failed to score in only 2 of their 15 home matches in the Championship this season.
• Leeds United hasn’t scored in 5 of their 14 away matches in the current Championship season.
• Leeds United’s away record this season stands at 5 wins, 7 draws, and 2 losses.
• Vakoun Issouf Bayo is Watford FC’s leading scorer with 10 goals, whereas Joel Piroe has netted 12 times for Leeds United.
• Giorgi Chakvetadze has 5 assists for Watford FC, and Daniel James tops with 6 assists for Leeds United.

• Francisco Sierralta holds the most yellow cards for Watford FC with 8, matching Jayden Bogle’s tally for Leeds United.
• Leeds United has kept a clean sheet in their last 5 successive matches.
• Watford FC wins the first half in 17% of their games, while Leeds United does so in 43%.
• Watford FC wins 17% of halftimes, whereas Leeds United clinches 43%.
• Leeds United won their most recent encounter with Watford FC by one goal.
• When leading 1-0 at home, Watford FC emerges victorious in 75% of their matches.
• Leeds United manages to secure a win in 88% of their away games when leading 0-1.
• If trailing 0-1 at home, Watford FC has a 30% chance of winning.
• Leeds United comes back to win 16% of away matches when down 1-0.
• In the Championship, Leeds United’s performance surpasses Watford FC’s.
• Leeds United’s recent form over the last 5 games is better compared to Watford FC.
• Leeds United has not suffered a defeat in their last 5 games against Watford FC in all competitions.
• Out of the last 5 meetings, Watford FC has not won any, Leeds United has won 4, with 1 draw.
• Watford FC scores an average of 0.6 goals against Leeds United, while Leeds averages 2.2 goals against Watford.
• The typical goal tally in clashes between Watford FC and Leeds United stands at 2.8.
• On average, there are 1.4 goals in the first half of matches between Watford FC and Leeds United.
• Watford FC averages 1.31 goals in home games while Leeds United averages 1.56 goals in away matches.