- 29 December 2024, Stoke City vs Sunderland, 1-0, Lose
- 21 December 2024, Sunderland vs Norwich City, 2-1, Win
- 14 December 2024, Swansea City vs Sunderland, 2-3, Win
- 10 December 2024, Sunderland vs Bristol City, 1-1, Draw
- 07 December 2024, Sunderland vs Stoke City, 2-1, Win
- 29 December 2024, Watford vs Cardiff City, 1-2, Lose
- 21 December 2024, Burnley vs Watford, 2-1, Lose
- 11 December 2024, Hull City vs Watford, 1-1, Draw
- 30 November 2024, Watford vs Queens Park Rangers, 0-0, Draw
- 26 November 2024, Watford vs Bristol City, 1-0, Win
The Championship match on 29th April 2023 between Sunderland and Watford ended in a 2-2 draw, with a flurry of action in the second half keeping both teams and their supporters on their toes.
Watford started off strong, seizing control of the game by netting the first goal during the first half and going two goals up soon after the start of the second half. However, the resilience and tenacity demonstrated by Sunderland was admirable. Determined not to go down without a fight, they managed to stage an impressive comeback by scoring two goals in succession in the second half, finishing the game on a level footing.
Crunching the numbers, the first observation that jumps out from the stats is Sunderland's dominance at the corners. With 10 corner kicks to Watford's mere 2, it's evident that Sunderland was pressing forward consistently. However, despite having a lion's share of the corner kicks, Sunderland's conversion into goals wasn't as effective as it should have been; a factor that Watford capitalized on with their first goal in the match.
The aggressive gameplay propagated by both teams was evident in the high number of fouls and yellow cards. Collectively, there were 20 fouls in total and 7 yellow cards distributed, four of which were awarded to Sunderland and three towards Watford. Interestingly, tensions rose quickly in the second half as both teams were handed yellow cards almost simultaneously (01:04:56/01:04:57), potentially reflecting increasing pressure and desperation to gain control of the match.
Another noteworthy statistic is the offsides - Watford led the number by 3-1. Watford's aggressive approach, evidenced by their offsides, initially paid off but ultimately didn't result in a win. While Sunderland's lower offside count could indicate more controlled gameplay, their inability to convert opportunities into goals is a concern they need to address.
The data suggests that ineffective conversion of crucial set-pieces, coupled with an aggressive game, saw Sunderland fighting to come back from a two-goal deficit. As for Watford, their persistent forward play paid off early in the game but succumbed to defensive breakdowns, allowing Sunderland to level the scores.
All in all, this thrilling face-off saw varying styles of gameplay with highlighted lapses in Sunderland's finishing and Watford's defensive solidity, proving to be a learning experience for both. For the bettors, these nuances in gameplay could provide valuable insights for future wagers.
Form Guide
Lose | 1-0 | Stoke City vs Sunderland | |
Win | 2-1 | Sunderland vs Norwich City | |
Win | 2-3 | Swansea City vs Sunderland | |
Draw | 1-1 | Sunderland vs Bristol City | |
Win | 2-1 | Sunderland vs Stoke City |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 3
- GOALS
- 8:6
- GOALS / MATCH
- 1.6
- Sunderland has won three out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 8:6, scoring 1.6 goals average
Lose | 1-2 | Watford vs Cardiff City | |
Lose | 2-1 | Burnley vs Watford | |
Draw | 1-1 | Hull City vs Watford | |
Draw | 0-0 | Watford vs Queens Park Rangers | |
Win | 1-0 | Watford vs Bristol City |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 1
- GOALS
- 4:5
- GOALS / MATCH
- 0.8
- Watford has won only one out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 4:5, scoring 0.8 goals average
Sunderland H2H Watford
Away game | Sunderland | 1 | 2 | Watford | Home game | Championship | |
Away game | Sunderland | 0 | 1 | Watford | Home game | Championship | |
Home game | Sunderland | 2 | 0 | Watford | Away game | Championship | |
Home game | Sunderland | 2 | 2 | Watford | Away game | Championship | |
Away game | Sunderland | 2 | 2 | Watford | Home game | Championship |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 1
- GOALS
- 7:7
- GOALS / MATCH
- 1.40
- Sunderland lost twice in head-to-head matches
- Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 7:7; average goals per match – 1.40
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