On Tuesday, October 22, 2024, Leeds United and Watford go head-to-head in the 11th round of the English Championship. Leeds, currently in third place, are pushing hard for promotion back to the Premier League after being relegated last season. They have been in strong form, unbeaten in their last five matches, including a recent 2-0 win over Sheffield United.
Watford, on the other hand, are in eighth place and have had a mixed start to the season. Despite some home victories, they have struggled away, losing their last four away matches, including a 3-0 defeat to Luton Town in their last outing.
In terms of head-to-head statistics, both teams have won six matches each out of their 16 encounters, with four matches ending in a draw. Leeds United have scored 24 goals, while Watford have scored 29 goals in these matches.
Predictions from various sources suggest a strong likelihood of a Leeds United win. Forebet predicts a 2-1 victory for Leeds, while WinDrawWin tips a 3-0 win for the home team. Sportytrader’s algorithm gives Leeds a 62.86% chance of winning.
Leeds United’s home form has been impressive, with the team keeping clean sheets in three of their last four home games. However, Watford’s away form has been poor, with the team failing to keep a clean sheet in any of their last eight away matches and conceding three or more goals in each of their last three away games.
Injuries and suspensions will also play a role, with Leeds missing Ethan Ampadu, Ilian Gruev, and Maximilian Wober, while Watford will be without Daniel Bachmann, Kevin Keben, Jeremy Ngakia, and Francisco Sierralta.
