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by Joseph King in Championship Predictions
Matchday 40 in the English Championship sees eighth-place Bristol City hosting ninth-placed Watford. The full three points is vital as both the Robins and the Hornets seek a spot in the promotion playoffs. Read on for our match prediction!
Bristol have lost ground in the race for the promotion playoff spots following a run of only one win in their last four games. Most recently, they saw a seven-game unbeaten run come to a halt after losing 1-0 away from home to Burnley.
The Robins will now attempt to bounce back on home soil where they’ve racked up an impressive 10-6-3 record on the season. The hosts sit even on points with sixth-place West Brom at 57 and are trailing only on goal differential.
For Watford, a win here would thrust them right back into contention for a spot in the top six. They trail their opponents today by four points, leaving them with some ground to make up in the final seven fixtures of the league campaign.
The visitors have also hit a bumpy patch in their form, winning just once in their last five with two draws and two defeats. Watford’s last outing saw them fail to make the breakthrough at home against bottom-placed Plymouth in a match that would ultimately finish 0-0.
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The Best Betting Odds for Bristol City v Watford Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.8 | 3.5 | 4.5 |
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1.83 | 3.5 | 4.5 |
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2.25 | 2.45 | 3.75 |
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1.88 | 3.68 | 4.06 |
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1.88 | 3.68 | 4.06 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Bristol City and Watford?
Our prediction for the Bristol City vs Watford match is: under 2.5.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 05/04/2025 between Bristol City and Watford in Championship :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 42.94% for a win of Bristol City against Watford with odds of 2.25 at Ladbrokes.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Bristol City vs Watford is 29.18% with odds of 3.69 at Betsson.
- Our prediction model gives a 27.88% chance ⭐ for a win of Watford vs Bristol City with odds of 4.6 at Betfair.
Bristol City - Watford Prediction and Best Odds:
| Bristol City Watford Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol City wins | 42.94% | 2.25 at Ladbrokes |
| Under 2.5 | 60.86% | 1.99 at Stake |
| Both Team To Score | 44.79% | 1.85 at Betway |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Bristol City | 19.81% | 5 at Betsson |
Bristol City vs Watford Form
Bristol City and Watford's standings in the Championship
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5
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67 | 45 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 4 |
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13
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56 | 45 | 16 | 8 | 21 | -8 |
Bristol City and Watford Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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14 Mar 2025 - Championship
11 Mar 2025 - Championship
8 Mar 2025 - Championship
4 Mar 2025 - Championship
21 Feb 2025 - Championship
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
14 Mar 2025 - Championship
8 Mar 2025 - Championship
21 Feb 2025 - Championship
12 Feb 2025 - Championship
9 Feb 2025 - Championship
25 Jan 2025 - Championship
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
29 Mar 2025 - Championship
11 Mar 2025 - Championship
4 Mar 2025 - Championship
15 Feb 2025 - Championship
1 Feb 2025 - Championship
22 Jan 2025 - Championship
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
29 Mar 2025 - Championship
15 Mar 2025 - Championship
12 Mar 2025 - Championship
8 Mar 2025 - Championship
1 Mar 2025 - Championship
23 Feb 2025 - Championship
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
29 Mar 2025 - Championship
12 Mar 2025 - Championship
8 Mar 2025 - Championship
23 Feb 2025 - Championship
11 Feb 2025 - Championship
1 Feb 2025 - Championship
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
15 Mar 2025 - Championship
1 Mar 2025 - Championship
15 Feb 2025 - Championship
8 Feb 2025 - Championship
25 Jan 2025 - Championship
18 Jan 2025 - Championship
Bristol City vs Watford Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
0 %
50 %
50 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
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20 Jan 2024 - Championship
13 Feb 2021 - Championship
25 Nov 2020 - Championship
Players list
M. O'Leary
DefenderZ. Vyner
R. Dickie
C. Pring
H. Roberts
MidfielderS. Bell
J. Knight
M. McGuane
G. Earthy
A. Mehmeti
ForwardS. Armstrong
E. Selvik
DefenderR. Andrews
M. Pollock
J. Abankwah
Y. Larouci
MidfielderG. Chakvetadze
I. Louza
E. Kayembe
R. Vata
ForwardT. Ince
M. Doumbia
Substitutes
S. Bajic
DefenderH. Roberts
Y. Hirakawa
A. Mehmeti
E. Morrison
M. McGuane
S. Bell
S. Armstrong
D. Bachmann
DefenderY. Larouci
F. Sierralta
R. Andrews
T. Ince
T. Dele-Bashiru
G. Chakvetadze
P. Dwomoh
ForwardM. Doumbia
Most goals and assists
Bristol City
Watford
A. Mehmeti
(12 Goals)
V. Bayo
(10 Goals)
J. Knight
(4 Assists)
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S. Twine
(4 Assists)
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J. Williams
(4 Assists)
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M. Sykes
(4 Assists)
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M. Bird
(4 Assists)
G. Chakvetadze
(7 Assists)
Bristol City - Watford Key Points
- 11 of Bristol’s 19 home Championship matches have finished with under 2.5 goals. (57.9%).
- Watford have seen under 2.5 goals scored in six of their last seven games.
- Eight of Bristol’s last 10 overall have finished with under 2.5 goals.
- Bristol have a strong defensive home record, allowing 15 goals in 19 matches with seven clean sheets.
- Watford have failed to score in three of their last five, managing just two goals during that stretch.
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Our Bristol City vs Watford Prediction
A huge three points is on the line at Ashton Gate Stadium with both teams seeking a top six position. Neither team has had much luck lately; Watford had plenty of chances against Plymouth but couldn’t grab the goal they needed, while Bristol City were not no surprisingly shut down by Burnley's stalwart defense.
This could be a low-scoring contest. Watford have seen the goals dry up and will come up against a solid Bristol defense. The hosts will probably edge this one with a 1-0 or 2-0 type of scoreline a likely result. Our Bristol vs Watford prediction: under 2.5.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Bristol City Watford
| Bristol City vs Watford | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol City wins | 1.8 | 1.8 | 0% |
| Draw | 3.4 | 3.5 | +2.9% |
| Watford wins | 4.75 | 4.5 | -5.3% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Bristol City is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have not changed since opening
- The probability of this result was 55.6% and is now 55.6% (0.0%)
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