Leeds United will face Watford FC in a Championship clash at Elland Road on Tuesday, 22 October 2024, with kick-off scheduled for 19:45. Leeds United come into this match on the back of a 2-0 victory over Sheffield United, while Watford FC will be looking to recover from a 3-0 defeat against Luton Town.
Where to watch Leeds United vs Watford FC live online and on TV
The match between Leeds United and Watford FC can be watched in the United Kingdom on Sky Sports+.
Predictions for the Leeds United vs Watford FC match
Bookmakers predict a higher likelihood of a win for Leeds United with a 63.16% chance, while the probability of a draw is 21.37%, and Watford FC has a 15.48% chance of winning. The odds from bet365 are 1.36 for Leeds United, 4.75 for a draw, and 8.5 for Watford FC.
Leeds United Match Performance
Leeds United's recent performance in the Championship has been relatively strong, particularly in their home matches. In their latest home game, they secured a convincing 2-0 victory against Sheffield United, showcasing their defensive solidity and ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities. Earlier, they also achieved a dominant 3-0 win over Coventry City at home, further highlighting their capability to perform well on familiar turf. However, they experienced a setback in a home match against Burnley FC, where they suffered a narrow 0-1 defeat, indicating some inconsistency in their home form. Away from home, Leeds United has demonstrated resilience, managing to secure draws against Sunderland AFC and Norwich City, both ending in 2-2 and 1-1 respectively. These results reflect their ability to compete and earn points on the road, although they might need to work on converting these draws into wins. Additionally, they achieved a commendable 2-0 victory against Cardiff City away, reinforcing their potential to perform well outside their home ground. Overall, Leeds United's recent results suggest a team with strong home performances and a competitive edge in away fixtures, albeit with room for improvement in consistency.
Watford FC Results Comparison
Watford FC has been struggling in their recent away matches, showing a concerning pattern of defeats. In their latest outing, they suffered a heavy 3-0 loss against Luton Town, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities. Prior to that, they were defeated 3-0 by Preston North End, indicating a recurring issue in both defense and attack when playing away from home. Their away form in the Championship has been consistently poor, as evidenced by a 4-1 loss to Norwich City, further emphasizing their inability to secure points on the road. In addition to their league struggles, Watford's performance in cup competitions has also been underwhelming. They were knocked out of the EFL Cup by Manchester City with a 2-1 defeat, despite putting up a fight. Overall, Watford FC's recent results reflect a team that is finding it difficult to compete effectively away from home, with significant challenges in both scoring goals and preventing them, which could be a major concern for their campaign moving forward.
Leeds United vs Watford FC head-to-head in matches
In the head-to-head encounters between Leeds United and Watford FC, Leeds United has shown dominance with three victories out of four matches. Leeds United has managed to secure two wins on their home ground and one victory as the visiting team. This indicates a strong performance by Leeds United in both home and away settings against Watford FC. On the other hand, Watford FC has struggled in these matchups, failing to secure a win in any of the four encounters. They have not been able to capitalize on home advantage nor have they succeeded as the visiting team. The only match that did not end in a victory for Leeds United was a draw, which occurred in their most recent meeting, highlighting a slight improvement in Watford FC's performance.
Official positions Leeds United vs Watford FC
Leeds United is currently in 3rd position, while Watford FC is in 8th position in the standings.
