Watford vs Bristol City prediction and betting tips on December 26, 2023
On the 26th of December, a Championship encounter unfolds between Watford and Bristol City. The match prognosis for these adversaries has been crafted by our analysts.
Watford
At the midway point of the tournament, the "Hornets" find themselves in the seventh position in the Championship, with the primary objective of finishing within the top six, a mere two points adrift. In the last fixture, played away against Blackburn, the team conceded a goal as early as the 3rd minute. Tactical substitutions in the closing stages facilitated a comeback, culminating in a 2-1 victory. Watford's overarching goal is to make a return to the Premier League, achievable only through the playoffs, which they must first qualify for. The club faces no personnel losses ahead of this confrontation.
Bristol City
For Bristol City, the entire battle lies ahead, as the team currently occupies the 12th position in the championship, trailing the top six by four points. The competition is intense, making it exceedingly challenging to secure a spot in the playoffs. In the last fixture, the "Robins" clinched a hard-fought, resilient victory at home against Hull City, concluding with a scoreline of 3-2. This triumph marked the team's second consecutive win. However, six players will be forced to miss the upcoming encounter due to injuries.
Noteworthy Match Facts and Head-to-Head History
- Bristol City has failed to score against the "Hornets" in the last five consecutive matches.
- Bristol has secured only three victories in 11 away encounters.
Prediction
With a mere two-point gap separating the adversaries in the league standings, we anticipate a showdown between direct rivals. Playing at home, Watford is considered the favorite in this encounter, while Bristol City, in decent form, aims to contend for points. Expecting a challenging battle, we predict an exchange of goals in this matchup.