Watford were near the top of the Championship standings for a big part of the season but now find themselves in 13th place. They must win their upcoming home game against Sheffield Wednesday to avoid finishing in the bottom half of the table for the second consecutive year.
The Hornets have faced difficulties in 2025 and are set to play their 46th match of the season following four consecutive defeats.
Sheffield Wednesday also had aspirations of challenging for a playoff spot, but their inconsistent performances took them out of the running.
Nonetheless, Danny Rohl's team will travel to Hertfordshire with confidence after securing four points from their last two matches.
Team news
Watford will welcome back Moussa Sissoko and Kevin Keben from suspensions. However, they still have a number of players unavailable including Daniel Bachmann (ankle), Yasser Larouci (groin), Giorgi Chakvetadze (toe), Kwadwo Baah (hamstring), and Amin Nabizada (muscle strain).
Yan Valery, who suffered from cramps in the last game, is likely to start. On the other hand, Max Lowe, Di'Shon Bernard, Dominic Iorfa, and Pol Valentin are all nursing injuries and won't be available.
The stats
Watford have lost seven of their last 10 matches by just one goal.
In their past 11 games, Watford have failed to score more than a goal in each match.
Recently, Watford have lost three out of four games with a 2-1 scoreline.
Sheffield Wednesday have only lost one of their last five away matches.
In eight of Wednesday's last matches, less than three goals have been scored.
Prediction
Despite battling relegation last season, Sheffield Wednesday have the opportunity to secure a top-half finish by defeating Watford at Vicarage Road.
Owls' manager Danny Rohl has aimed to elevate his team's position in the league and could face decisions in the upcoming transfer window due to reported interest from other clubs
If the game against Watford marks Rohl's final match in charge, he would aim to end on a positive note, having gained popularity among the Wednesday supporters.
Being efficient on the road, Wednesday holds the fifth-highest points total away from home in the division, making them strong contenders against Watford, who have struggled since the start of the year.