Sheffield Wednesday are enduring a disastrous season. They sit bottom of the table with a horrendous goal difference of 22-73. They have lost 27 times in 36 matches, and have already been relegated to League One.
Watford look superior in every respect. The Hornets are in the top nine and fighting for the playoffs. Unlike their opponents, the visitors have been consistently picking up points: victories over Bristol City and Derby, but only one defeat, to a strong Ipswich Town side. The teams drew 1-1 in their first meeting, but Wednesday's form has only worsened since.
The visitors' motivation in the fight for a playoff spot against a hopeless underdog leaves no doubt about the outcome. The hosts are too weak defensively to contain the Hornets' attack, who need only three points.