Can Sunderland maintain their promotion push with a win over Watford at The Stadium Of Light in the English Championship on Saturday, February 8th? View our England Championship betting tips for the contest below.
Sunderland vs Watford Best Odds
| Sunderland 8/15 (-188) | X 31/10 (+310) | Watford 19/4 (+475) |
| Over 5/6 (-150) | 2.5 Goals | Under 10/11 (-110) |
| Yes 10/11 (-110) | BTTS | No 5/6 (-120) |
Sunderland vs Watford Analysis
Sunderland
Sunderland came out on the right end of a five-goal thriller on Monday evening when they beat rivals Middlesbrough 3-2 in the Wear-Tees derby at the Riverside and that excellent result is likely to add fresh momentum to the Black Cats’ promotion hopes in the Championship.
A home test against an out-of-sorts Watford, should be an easier one to pass and Sunderland will kick off Saturday’s tie as favourites to win on EFL betting sites.
Regis Le Bris’s troops have lost only once in 12 assignments in the Championship, while Sunderland have also collected ten of the last 12 points on offer at the Stadium Of Light, so expect them to set the tempo again here.
Team news: Sunderland were without Romaine Mundle, Niall Huggins and Ajibola Alese in their win over Middlesbrough on Monday and all three players remain doubtful.
Predicted Lineup: Patterson, Hume, Mepham, O’Nien, Cirkin, Neil, Bellingham, Roberts, Rigg, Le Fee, Isidor
Watford
Watford’s misery continued at the weekend when they slipped to a 1-0 loss at home to Norwich City. The Hornets have now lost three Championship fixtures on the bounce and have slid down to 12th position in the table.
A first-half red card for Youssouf Bayo scuppered Watford’s chances at the weekend, though manager Tom Cleverley retains the backing of the Hornets’ support, even if the decision-makers in the boardroom have their doubts.
Watford have won just once in eight attempts on the road in the Championship and it’s difficult to see how they can defy a big price on sites for sports betting to upset the odds at Sunderland on Saturday.
Team news: Kwadwo Baah, Pierre Dwomoh and keeper Daniel Bachmann are all in the treatment room for Watford.
Predicted Lineup: Bond, Andrews, Abankwah, Pollock, Larouci, Louza, Dele-Bashiru, Sissoko, Kayembe, Chakvetadze, Vata
Sunderland vs Watford Stats and Trends
- Watford have failed to win seven of their last eight away games in the Championship.
- Sunderland have claimed ten of the last 12 points available at home.
- Sunderland striker Wilson Isidor has scored four times in his last six Championship appearances.
- Both teams managed to score in five of Sunderland’s last six league games on home soil.
Sunderland vs Watford Prediction
Sunderland’s win at Middlesbrough on Monday evening felt like a significant triumph for the Black Cats and they can approach Saturday’s clash against Watford with confidence. Sunderland haven’t lost any of their last 14 Championship fixtures at the Stadium Of Light and they can harness home advantage again here.
Prediction: Sunderland to win – 8/15 (-188) – RhinoBet
Sunderland vs Watford – The Ultimate Bet:
Both teams to score – 10/11 (-110)
Watford’s results have been subpar of late, though the Hornets have shown fighting spirit under Tom Cleverley and they scored in 12 successive fixtures before they drew a blank with ten men against Norwich last weekend.
Sunderland have kept only one clean sheet in their last seven home assignments meanwhile, and there is every chance that this plucky Watford side could land a consolation goal in the north east.
Eight of Sunderland’s last ten matches (80%) at the Stadium Of Light have produced goals at both ends and we’re tipping Saturday’s fixture to follow that trend.
