Match Pack: Sheffield Wednesday v Watford
At this moment, Sheffield Wednesday is situated in the 23rd position in the Sky Bet Championship table. They are presently six points behind the safety zone and hold a meager three-point advantage over Rotherham United, who is at the bottom of the table.
The Owls seemed to be getting better after winning two games in a row against Preston North End and Hull City. However, they suffered a big loss to Southampton and then lost at home to Coventry City, which stopped any possible momentum they had.
On Wednesday, the season began with Xisco Muñoz, who was formerly in charge of the Hornets. However, the team decided to end their relationship with the Spanish coach after only 10 matches because they had failed to win a single game and had lost eight times.
Danny Röhl, a German football coach, was hired to improve the team's performance and has successfully increased their chances of remaining in the league. So far, the team has earned 19 points from 17 matches.
The Hornets aim to maintain their impressive performance at Hillsborough, as they haven't lost in their last four league games against Sheffield Wednesday as visitors (W3 D1). Their last defeat was in March 2010.
Sheffield Wednesday has been unable to win in their last six league games against Watford, losing four times and drawing twice. Their last win against Watford was a single goal victory in December 2013.
Last time, Sheffield Wednesday lost to Coventry in the Championship league, which marked their seventh loss on their home ground for the season 2023-2024. However, QPR has lost more games at their home than Sheffield Wednesday, with a total count of eight losses so far.
Tom Dele-Bashiru is ready to play after being absent from the cup game on Sunday as a safety measure.
Ken Sema is poised to recover from his injury and make a comeback to the league, with the possibility of appearing as a substitute during the match against Southampton this coming Sunday.
Edo Kayembe and Jeremy Ngakia are getting closer to being able to play again. They did some easy training on Tuesday, which is a good sign. It's possible they will be able to play again in the next few weeks.
The most recent addition to the team, Iké Ugbo, might play his third game for the home team. He joined the squad on loan from Troyes, a club based in France.
What Do They Say?
Valérien Ismaël, the current coach of Watford, shared his thoughts and opinions in an article recently.
The upcoming match is going to be a highly competitive one. It is imperative for us to ensure that we possess the appropriate mindset and have equipped ourselves to put up a strong battle on the field.
In order to achieve our goals, we must prioritize the fundamental components and prioritize our standard of excellence. It is within our ability to successfully score at any given moment, and we are optimistic about receiving the outcome we desire.
The Sheffield Wednesday boss Danny Röhl stated in a recent interview that he is pleased with the progress his team has made so far this season. According to Röhl, the players have put in a lot of hard work on the training ground and that has translated into some strong performances on the pitch. He also expressed his satisfaction with the team's defensive play, stating that they have been very organized at the back and that has helped them to keep clean sheets. Röhl is confident that his team will continue to improve as the season progresses and will be aiming to push for promotion to the next level.
It's clear that we have two significant matches ahead of us- the initial one against Watford and then against Huddersfield.
This is a crucial week for us where we put a lot of effort and perseverance. Our mindset is strong and we have to maintain this attitude moving forward. We won't give up and will keep striving towards our goal.
Victories: 24 Tied: 10 Defeats: 16
In October 2023, Watford beat Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 in a Championship match. This was a repeat of their game in April 2021, which also ended in a 1-0 win for Watford. In September 2020, the two sides played out a goalless draw in another Championship fixture. Going back further to May 2015, Watford and Sheffield Wednesday drew 1-1 in a Championship clash. In October 2014, Watford won 3-0 away against Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship. Finally, in March 2014, Watford secured a 4-1 victory away at Sheffield Wednesday in another Championship match.
Watford coach Slaviša Jokanović began his term in charge of the team on a high note at Hillsborough in October 2014. Three goals, scored by Odion Ighalo, Almen Abdi and Matěj Vydra, helped the Hornets secure a victory and take the lead in the league standings.
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