On Friday 2 April, Watford host Sheffield Wednesday at Vicarage Road and I do believe that the odds market to some extent overestimate the prospect of the visitors scoring goals here.
Watford
Only five teams have conceded fewer shots in the Championship than Watford so far this season, Watford conceding on average 10.18 shots per game.
No other team have conceded fewer shots on target in the Championship than Watford so far this season, the Hornets conceding on average 2.50 shots on target per game.
In fact, only Manchester City have conceded fewer shots on target per game in the top 4 leagues in English football this season.
Looking at home games specifically, the numbers look even more impressive:
Watford have conceded on average 10.00 shots and 2.21 shots on target per game when at Vicarage Road this season.
Looking at the four most recent league games, the numbers look even better:
Watford have conceded on average 1.50 shots on target per game - the best defensive numbers in the Championship right now.
Watford have one of the best save percentages in the league, Ben Foster and Daniel Bachmann saving some 73% of the faced shots on target.
Sheffield Wednesday
Only Bristol City have created fewer shots in the Championship than Sheffield Wednesday so far this season, Sheffield Wednesday creating on average 8.70 shots per game.
No other team have created fewer shots on target in the Championship than Sheffield Wednesday so far this season, the Owls creating on average 2.70 shots on target per game.
Looking at away games solely, the numbers look even more dreadful:
Sheffield Wednesday have created on average 7.68 shots and 2.16 shots on target per game when away from Hillsborough Stadium this season.
In the four most recent league games Sheffield Wednesday have created on average 2.00 shots on target per game - one of the worst attacking numbers in the Championship in recent weeks.
Sheffield Wednesday have one of the worst shoot percentages the Championship this season, Sheffield Wednesday scoring a mere 28% of the created shots on target.
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Conclusion & Betting Tips
Watford is the team conceding the fewest shots on target so far this season, Watford also put on show one of the best defensive numbers in the Championship in recent weeks.
No other team have created fewer shots on target than Sheffield Wednesday this season, Sheffield Wednesday also displaying one of the worst attacking numbers in the Championship in recent weeks.
Betting Tip: Total Goals by Sheffield Wednesday: Under 0.5.
Stake at 6.25/10 units.
