Watford vs Sheffield United: Predictions, tips, betting odds & UK TV channel

The opening weekend of Championship action has seen a number of closely contested games and that pattern should continue at Vicarage Road

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Two sides with serious promotion aspirations meet at Vicarage Road on Monday evening as Watford host Sheffield United in the Championship.

The Hornets were relegated last season from the Premier League after a disappointing campaign in the English topflight, while the Blades reached the second-tier playoffs before being beaten by eventual winners Nottingham Forest.

Watford vs Sheffield United latest odds

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The hosts are favourites to claim three points with bet365 pricing a home win at 29/20 (2.45).

The side from just outside of London had a dismal home record last term winning just two Premier League matches in front of their own fans.

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The visitors meanwhile can be backed at 2/1 (3.00) with the draw offered at 11/5 (3.20).

Watford vs Sheffield United first goal scorer odds

The Hornets' Emmanuel Dennis enjoyed an excellent campaign last term netting 10 goals in 33 Premier League appearances and the Nigerian can be backed at 6/1 (7.00) to break the deadlock at Vicarage Road.

Sheffield United's Rhian Brewster is offered at the same price with the hosts' Ashley Fletcher and veteran Sheffield United striker Billy Sharp both available at 13/2 (7.50).

Watford vs Sheffield United preview

The Championship looks set to be a highly competitive division once more and the results from the opening round of fixtures have underlined the parity which exists between the sides.

Only one encounter saw a side beat another by a margin of more than one goal (Millwall 2-0 Stoke City) while there were five draws and three 1-0 results.

The pattern of tight, low-scoring games should continue on Monday night between two evenly matched teams.

Backing a low scoring clash should prove profitable while investing a stalemate could also be a shrewd move.

Watford vs Sheffield United tips and predictions

Under 2.5 goals is offered at 8/11 (1.73) while combining this selection with both teams to score 'no' sees the price rise to 6/5 (2.20).

Backing a draw at half time at 21/20 (2.05) could also be an attractive option with 31 of the Blades' 42 Championship matches last term being level at the break.

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.