Bristol City vs Watford Prediction, Lineups & Odds
Oppose a High-Scoring Game
We have forecasted a low goal tally when Bristol City tackle Watford. On this basis, we’ll secure a juicy price of 1.80 for Under 2.5 when it comes to betting on the Total Goals market.
Watford Landed 1-0 Victory in Previous H2H
Bristol City suffered a defeat in their last game. A 1-0 scoreline occurred away from home at Turf Moor against Burnley. The Robins had one shot on target and 46% possession.
Watford drew their previous game which was at home. The action at Vicarage Road Stadium ended 0-0 against Plymouth Argyle. Tom Cleverley's team dominated possession with 71% of the ball but recorded just one shot on goal.
The scoreline was 1-0 in favour of home side Watford when they last played City, with the clash taking place at Vicarage Road Stadium. Watford have won three of the previous 7 H2H matches, with City getting one victory along with three draws.
Championship | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
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5 | ![]() |
44 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 57 | 49 | 8 | 57:49 | 67 |
12 | ![]() |
44 | 16 | 8 | 20 | 51 | 58 | -7 | 51:58 | 56 |
4 wins, 2 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 9.9 attempts and 4.7 shots on goal. City have had 51.0% possession and 5.6 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 0.8 goals from 7.5 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 3.4 corners.
Mark Sykes and Anis Mehmeti are the top scorers with 3 goals each, while George Earthy has 2. Max Bird and Cameron Pring are the leading assists makers with 2.
Watford – Last 10 League GamesWatford have won 3, lost 4 and drawn 3, with an average of 8.8 attempts, 3.2 shots on goal and 0.7 goals. The Hornets average 56.2% possession, 5.8 corners in their favour and 5.7 corners against, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 3.9 shots on goal and 7.4 attempts.
The top scorers have been Moussa Sissoko and Tom Dele-Bashiru on 2, with Matthew Pollock getting 1. Thomas Ince, Giorgi Chakvetadze and Imran Louza have managed 1 assists in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Bristol City confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Max O'Leary (GK), Zak Vyner, Rob Dickie, Cameron Pring, Mark Sykes, Jason Knight, Joe Williams, Ross McCrorie, George Earthy, Nahki Wells, Max Bird.
Watford confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Egil Selvik (GK), Jeremy Ngakia, Matthew Pollock, James Abankwah, Caleb Wiley, Moussa Sissoko, Imran Louza, Edo Kayembe, Kwadwo Baah, Vakoun Issouf Bayo, Rocco Vata.
Expert Championship Analysis
We use the injury and suspension information to come up with the best possible football tips. You will also see that we take a stats-led approach by considering the key numbers.
Key Bristol City vs Watford league stats:
Bristol City vs Watford Prediction
The stats imply that we’ll see a low-scoring Championship clash, with a total goal count of two or less expected based on the information to hand. Secure a price of 1.80 for Under 2.5 Goals.
There’s a larger price available if you combine the Under 2.5 pick on the Total Goals & Both Teams to Score market. Combining this with BTTS No will give you increased odds.
Under 2.5 Probability
According to the odds, there’s a 55.6% likelihood of our pick winning. However, our experts have this number between 60-65% based on their in-depth research. This is why we regard this as a value bet.
Our Pick
Under 2.5 Goals @ 1.80
Correct Score Prediction
We’ve picked out a correct score of 2-0 being landed by Bristol City. You can secure odds of 8.00 and this provides an alternative way to place a wager.
Latest Correct Score Odds
Corners Prediction
City have had under 6.5 corners in three straight games, with Watford conceding less than 6.5 corners in their past six games. On this basis, we can take a price of 1.67 that this City Team Corners bet falls short of the line.
Corner Stats


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Bristol City vs Watford Odds
Bristol City are the shortest price to win this Championship game according to the bookies, with the gambling operators giving them a 52% probability due to their 1.91 betting odds. Watford are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at 4.00.
The latest betting suggests it’s a close call between Over 2.5 Goals and Under 2.5 Goals. There are two Both Teams to Score options, with Yes on offer at 1.80 and No at 1.91.
There are hundreds of markets when it comes to betting on the Championship coupon and we recommend visiting the leading betting sites to find the bet that matches your view on the game.
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Full Time Result
1
1.91
X
3.50
2
4.00
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Half Time Result
1
2.60
X
2.20
2
4.50
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Double Chance
1X
1.22
12
1.29
X2
1.83
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Both Teams to Score
Yes
1.80
No
1.91
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Draw No Bet
1
1.40
2
2.75
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Asian Handicap
1 Hcp -0.5
1.95
2 Hcp +0.5
1.95
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Total Goals
Under 2.5
1.91
Over 2.5
1.91
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Total Corners
Under 10.5
1.67
Over 10.5
2.10
Best Betting Offers
Bristol City
Head to Head
Bristol City vs Watford
- Championship: 26/11 2024 Watford 1 Bristol City 0
- Championship: 20/01 2024 Bristol City 1 Watford 1
- Championship: 26/12 2023 Watford 1 Bristol City 4
- Championship: 15/04 2023 Watford 2 Bristol City 0
- Championship: 12/11 2022 Bristol City 0 Watford 0
- Championship: 13/02 2021 Watford 6 Bristol City 0
- Championship: 25/11 2020 Bristol City 0 Watford 0
Team Stats
Bristol City Stats
Watford Stats
Full time Result
- 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in previous 10 matches
- 7 wins, 1 defeats and 2 draws in previous 10 home matches
Full time Results
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in previous 10 away matches
Goals
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
Goals
- An average of 0.70 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
Corners
- An average of 5.60 corners awarded and 3.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.70 corners awarded and 3.40 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.10 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
Corners
- An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 5.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 5.40 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 11.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.70 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
Possession
- An average of 51.00% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 53.00% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 home matches
Possession
- An average of 56.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 52.50% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches
Team News
It’s good to know about any injuries and this is reflected in our City vs Watford team news, with this leading to predicted and confirmed lineups.
The Championship squad information is a great asset when it comes to making your bets.
Bristol City vs Watford Lineups
Bristol City Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3
Watford Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Bristol City Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3
Watford Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Bristol City Substitutes
- 7Yu Hirakawa
- 11Anis Mehmeti
- 20Samuel Bell
- 23Stefan Bajic
- 24Haydon Roberts
- 29Marcus McGuane
- 30Sinclair Armstrong
- 31Elijah Morrison
Watford Substitutes
- 1Daniel Bachmann
- 3Francisco Sierralta
- 7Thomas Ince
- 8Giorgi Chakvetadze
- 20Mamadou Doumbia
- 24Tom Dele-Bashiru
- 37Yasser Larouci
- 45Ryan Andrews
- 47Z. Massiah-Edwards
Previous Bristol City Lineups
Previous Watford Lineups
Championship Table
2024/2025 Season
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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1 | Leeds | 44 | 27 | 13 | 4 | 89:29 | 94 |
2 | Burnley | 44 | 26 | 16 | 2 | 61:15 | 94 |
3 | Sheffield Utd | 44 | 27 | 7 | 10 | 60:35 | 86 |
4 | Sunderland | 44 | 21 | 13 | 10 | 58:41 | 76 |
5 | Bristol City | 44 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 57:49 | 67 |
6 | Coventry | 44 | 19 | 9 | 16 | 62:57 | 66 |
7 | Middlesbrough | 44 | 18 | 9 | 17 | 64:54 | 63 |
8 | Millwall | 44 | 17 | 12 | 15 | 45:46 | 63 |
9 | Blackburn | 44 | 18 | 8 | 18 | 50:46 | 62 |
10 | West Brom | 44 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 52:44 | 60 |
11 | Swansea | 44 | 17 | 9 | 18 | 48:52 | 60 |
12 | Watford | 44 | 16 | 8 | 20 | 51:58 | 56 |
13 | Sheffield Wed | 44 | 15 | 11 | 18 | 58:67 | 56 |
14 | Norwich | 44 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 67:66 | 53 |
15 | QPR | 44 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 52:58 | 53 |
16 | Portsmouth | 44 | 14 | 10 | 20 | 56:69 | 52 |
17 | Stoke | 44 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 45:60 | 50 |
18 | Preston | 44 | 10 | 19 | 15 | 45:55 | 49 |
19 | Oxford | 44 | 12 | 13 | 19 | 44:62 | 49 |
20 | Hull | 44 | 12 | 12 | 20 | 43:52 | 48 |
21 | Derby | 44 | 12 | 10 | 22 | 47:56 | 46 |
22 | Luton | 44 | 12 | 10 | 22 | 41:64 | 46 |
23 | Cardiff | 44 | 9 | 16 | 19 | 46:69 | 43 |
24 | Plymouth | 44 | 10 | 13 | 21 | 48:85 | 43 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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1 | Leeds | 22 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 57:12 | 55 |
2 | Burnley | 22 | 13 | 9 | 0 | 32:7 | 48 |
3 | Sheffield Utd | 22 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 32:16 | 48 |
4 | Bristol City | 22 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 34:18 | 45 |
5 | Sunderland | 22 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 32:17 | 43 |
6 | Coventry | 22 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 38:24 | 42 |
7 | Portsmouth | 22 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 32:20 | 39 |
8 | Watford | 22 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 26:21 | 39 |
9 | West Brom | 22 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 28:17 | 38 |
10 | Middlesbrough | 22 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 31:23 | 38 |
11 | Blackburn | 22 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 32:22 | 37 |
12 | Millwall | 22 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 26:19 | 37 |
13 | Norwich | 22 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 48:32 | 35 |
14 | Swansea | 22 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 30:21 | 35 |
15 | Oxford | 22 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 29:29 | 35 |
16 | Plymouth | 22 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 39:37 | 34 |
17 | Stoke | 22 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 29:23 | 33 |
18 | Preston | 22 | 7 | 12 | 3 | 25:20 | 33 |
19 | Derby | 22 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 25:18 | 31 |
20 | Luton | 22 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 24:22 | 31 |
21 | QPR | 22 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 31:29 | 29 |
22 | Cardiff | 22 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 24:27 | 26 |
23 | Sheffield Wed | 22 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 29:31 | 25 |
24 | Hull | 22 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 24:27 | 23 |
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