Watford and Bristol City kick off Round 15 of the EFL Championship when they face each other at Vicarage Road on Friday.
The Hornets come into the weekend buoyed by an impressive run of four consecutive home victories and will be eager to extend this streak. On Tuesday, Watford were denied their first away win since February after settling for a 1-1 draw against Ipswich Town at Portman Road Stadium.
Returning to the familiar surroundings of Vicarage Road, Watford have been in strong form, winning each of their last four home matches. During this run, they have scored nine goals while conceding just three, their last home defeat being a 1-0 loss against Blackburn Rovers on September 13.
Currently, Watford have amassed 19 points from 14 Championship games, placing them 12th in the standings—three points and five places behind this weekend’s visitors.
On the other hand, Bristol City have struggled to maintain momentum in recent matches. Midweek, they fell 1-0 to Blackburn at Ashton Gate Stadium, following a heavy 5-1 defeat by Stoke City on November 1. That loss ended their three-game winning streak.
Despite their recent dip in form, Bristol City still have the chance to climb into the top four this weekend. They are positioned seventh in the Championship table, level on 22 points with eighth-placed Hull City after 14 matches.
### Watford vs Bristol City: Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
Looking back at their history, Bristol City hold a slight edge with 39 wins from the last 103 meetings between the two sides. Watford have claimed 32 victories, and 32 matches have ended in draws.
At home, Watford have been more dominant lately, winning four of their last five games against Bristol City—only their 4-1 defeat in December 2023 spoiling this record.
This season, Bristol City have been solid away from home in the Championship, remaining unbeaten in five of their six away matches, with three wins and two draws so far.
Watford’s current home form is strong—they are on a run of four consecutive home wins and have gone unbeaten in seven of their last eight league games at Vicarage Road since May.
### Match Prediction
While Watford have struggled on the road this season, their return to Vicarage Road comes at a time when they are showing consistent and encouraging form. Bristol City’s recent slump could work in Watford’s favor.
We predict Watford to secure all three points in this encounter.
**Prediction: Watford 2-1 Bristol City**
### Watford vs Bristol City: Betting Tips
– **Tip 1: Match Result** – Watford to win
– **Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals** – Yes (Six of Watford’s last eight games have seen at least three goals)
– **Tip 3: Both teams to score** – Yes (Both sides have scored in eight of Watford’s last ten matches)
Stay tuned for what promises to be an exciting Championship clash at Vicarage Road!
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