Sunderland A.F.C vs Watford: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 08 February

Sunderland A.F.C

D L L L L

4th place in England Championship

2-2

08/02/2025 08:30

Watford

W L L L L

14th place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Sunderland A.F.C vs Watford on 08 February 2025 (kick-off: 08:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Sunderland A.F.C vs Watford preview before placing your bet.

Sunderland A.F.C are currently 4th with 76 points after 46 matches.
Watford sit 14th with 57 points from 46 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Sunderland A.F.C to win with probability 62%.
Head-to-head history favors Watford, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Sunderland A.F.C have one win, while 2 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

08:30

2025-02-08

Sunderland A.F.C vs Watford - Prediction & Odds

Sunderland A.F.C

Watford

2025-02-08 08:30

STANDINGS UP TO 08/02/2025

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Leeds United	100	46	29	13	4	95	30	65
02 Burnley	100	46	28	16	2	69	16	53
03 Sheffield United	90	46	28	8	10	63	36	27
04 Sunderland A.F.C	76	46	21	13	12	58	44	14
05 Coventry City	69	46	20	9	17	64	58	6
06 Bristol City	68	46	17	17	12	59	55	4
07 Blackburn Rovers	66	46	19	9	18	53	48	5
08 Millwall	66	46	18	12	16	47	49	-2
09 West Bromwich(WBA)	64	46	15	19	12	57	47	10
10 Middlesbrough	64	46	18	10	18	64	56	8
11 Swansea City	61	46	17	10	19	51	56	-5
12 Sheffield Wednesday	58	46	15	13	18	60	69	-9
13 Norwich City	57	46	14	15	17	71	68	3
14 Watford	57	46	16	9	21	53	61	-8
15 Queens Park Rangers (QPR)	56	46	14	14	18	53	63	-10
16 Portsmouth	54	46	14	12	20	58	71	-13
17 Oxford United	53	46	13	14	19	49	65	-16
18 Stoke City	51	46	12	15	19	45	62	-17
19 Derby County	50	46	13	11	22	48	56	-8
20 Preston North End	50	46	10	20	16	48	59	-11
21 Hull City	49	46	12	13	21	44	54	-10
22 Luton Town	49	46	13	10	23	45	69	-24
23 Plymouth Argyle	46	46	11	13	22	51	88	-37
24 Cardiff City	44	46	9	17	20	48	73	-25

Head To Head

28/09/2024 10:00

Watford

2 - 1

Sunderland A.F.C

ENG LCH

27/04/2024 10:00

Watford

1 - 0

Sunderland A.F.C

ENG LCH

04/10/2023 14:45

Sunderland A.F.C

2 - 0

Watford

ENG LCH

29/04/2023 10:00

Sunderland A.F.C

2 - 2

Watford

ENG LCH

17/09/2022 10:00

Watford

2 - 2

Sunderland A.F.C

ENG LCH

01/04/2017 10:00

Watford

1 - 0

Sunderland A.F.C

ENG PR

Sunderland A.F.C

17%

Draw

33%

Watford

50%

Sunderland A.F.C Last 6 matches

03/02/2025 16:00

Middlesbrough 2 - 3 Sunderland A.F.C ENG LCH

25/01/2025 11:00

Sunderland A.F.C 2 - 2 Plymouth Argyle ENG LCH

21/01/2025 15:45

Derby County 0 - 1 Sunderland A.F.C ENG LCH

17/01/2025 16:00

Burnley 0 - 0 Sunderland A.F.C ENG LCH

11/01/2025 11:00

Sunderland A.F.C 1 - 1 Stoke City ENG FAC

05/01/2025 11:00

Sunderland A.F.C 1 - 0 Portsmouth ENG LCH

Win

50%

Draw

50%

Lost

Last 6 matches Watford

01/02/2025 08:30

Watford 0 - 1 Norwich City ENG LCH

25/01/2025 11:00

Coventry City 2 - 1 Watford ENG LCH

21/01/2025 15:45

Watford 1 - 2 Preston North End ENG LCH

18/01/2025 11:00

Derby County 0 - 2 Watford ENG LCH

14/01/2025 15:45

Cardiff City 1 - 1 Watford ENG LCH

09/01/2025 15:45

Fulham 4 - 1 Watford ENG FAC

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England Championship

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Goals

Scored

222

Avg. per game

0.74

Conceded

208

Avg. per game

0.69

Scored

197

Avg. per game

0.66

Conceded

206

Avg. per game

0.69

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

157 (52%)143 (48%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

146 (49%)154 (51%)

Sunderland A.F.C

Recent matches

Watford

Under /Over

(67%)30 15(33%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

Under /Over

(24%)11 34(76%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

/Yes

(51%)23 22(49%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(60%)27 18(40%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Sunderland A.F.C

Watford

Shots

Sunderland A.F.C

Total shots

12.62 avg / game

Blocked

924 total

Avg. 3.98

Watford

Total shots

11.91 avg / game

Blocked

818 total

Avg. 3.41

Sunderland A.F.C Pass Watford

Total passes

112441

Avg. 434 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

52%

Total passes

111211

Avg. 417 / game

Accurate

78%

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Sunderland A.F.C

300

Played games

Watford

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.29

Clean sheets

0.28

4.96

1489

Corners

1497

4.99

17.80

5341

Throw-ins

5827

19.42

1.54

462

Offsides

428

1.43

2.23

669

GK saves

777

2.59

Sunderland A.F.C

DISCIPLINARY

Watford

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.85

555

565

1.88

0.05

0.07

9.38

2815

Fouls

3254

10.85

13.06

3917

Tackles

4019

13.40

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How We Build the Sunderland A.F.C vs Watford Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Sunderland A.F.C vs Watford on 08 February 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this England Championship fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Sunderland A.F.C vs Watford Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Sunderland A.F.C's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Watford's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

England Championship Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live England Championship standings and the England Championship form table to understand exactly where Sunderland A.F.C and Watford sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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