Watford vs Leeds United Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News| EFL Championship, February 11, 2025
Watford vs Leeds United Preview
- Tournament: EFL Championship
- Date: 11th February 2025
- Kickoff time: 19:45
- Venue: Vicarage Road
EFL Championship action returns this week with Watford vs Leeds United at Vicarage Road. The two sides are battling to gain promotion to the Premier League and are well within reach this season.
Watford are 10th in the league table with 42 points and have not won any of their last 4 games. They have just four points from the last five games and have lost each of their last 4 home games – losing all by one-goal margin.
Leeds United are on top of the table with 66 points and are on an unbeaten run in the last 5 matches. They have four wins and a draw and that has seen them leapfrog Sheffield United and Burnley.
Watford Team News
Tom Cleverley is expected to make one change this week with Jeremy Ngakia replacing Yasser Larouci at left-back. Daniel Bachmann, Pierre Dwomoh, Kwadwo Baah and Caleb Wiley are all ruled out.
Vakoun Bayo is suspended while Rocco Vata will face a late fitness test ahead of the match.
Leeds United Team News
Patrick Bamford is the only player ruled out for Leeds United this week and they will be looking to go in with a strong squad. JoeRodon, Daniel James and Joel Piroe are doubtful but are expected to play despite their knocks in the Millwall clash.
Watford vs Leeds Predicted Lineups
Watford Predicted Lineup (4-4-2):
Goalkeeper: Selvik
Defenders: Andrews, Abankwah, Pollock, Ngakia
Midfielders: Dele-Bashiru,
Forward: Jorge Benguché, Yustin Arboleda
Leeds United Predicted Lineup (4-4-2):
Goalkeeper: Meslier
Defenders: Bogle, Struijk, Ampadu, Firpo
Midfielders: Rothwell, Tanaka, Gnonto, Aaronson, Solomon
Forward: Joseph
Watford vs Leeds United H2H Record
Watford have not beaten Leeds United in any of their last 5 matches. They have picked up one score – which came in the EFL Championship at home last season – but have lost the other 4.
To make things worse for the home side, they have conceded 2+ goals in each of the last 4 meetings.
| Date | Match | Competition |
| 22/10/24 | Leeds United 2-1 Watford | EFL Championship |
| 29/03/24 | Watford 2-2 Leeds United | EFL Championship |
| 23/09/23 | Leeds United 3-0 Watford | EFL Championship |
| 04/09/22 | Watford 0-3 Leeds United | Premier League |
| 02/10/21 | Leeds United 1-0 Watford | Premier League |
Key Players to Watch in Watford vs Leeds United
Edo Kayembe (Watford)
Edo Kayembe has had a good season with seven goals and an assist this season in the league. However, he has just one goal, and as many assists in the last five matches despite a poor xG of 0.6 combined.
Brenden Aaronson (Leeds United)
Brenden Aaronson has been in brilliant form this season but the goals have dried up in the recent matches. He has scored just once in the last five league matches with an xG of 1.1 – but three of those games ended with 0 xG.
Watford vs Leeds United Prediction
Leeds United should get the win easily this week as they are in good form. They are the table toppers and it would be a surprise if Watford managed to pull off a surprise win or even get a draw.
Predicted Score: Watford 0-3 Leeds United
Where to watch Watford vs Leeds United live?
| Country | Where to Watch |
| United States | Paramount+ |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports |
| Australia | beIN Sports |
| Canada | DAZN |
| India | FanCode |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. When is Watford vs Leeds United?
A. Watford vs Leeds United takes place on 11th February.
Q. Where to watch Watford vs Leeds United live for free?
A. Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream will stream the Watford vs Leeds United match for free.
Q. What is the predicted score for Watford vs Leeds United?
A. Watford are expected to lose 3-0 to Leeds United.
Q. What is the recent result of Watford vs Leeds United?
A. Watford lost 2-1 to Leeds United earlier this season.