Watford 1-0 Bristol City

Current streaks

Recent form

Watford

Watford have shown mixed form in their recent outings, with three wins, two losses, and a draw in their last six matches. The Hornets' most notable performance came in a high-scoring 6-2 victory away at Sheffield Wednesday, demonstrating their attacking prowess. Despite their inconsistency, Watford have managed to secure a respectable 5th position in the Championship table, averaging 1.83 goals scored per game whilst conceding 1.17. Their ability to keep clean sheets in two of their last six matches is promising, though they've struggled to maintain a consistent run of results. The team's goal difference of +4 and their even split between high-scoring (over 2.5 goals) and low-scoring (under 2.5 goals) matches suggest a side capable of both offensive flair and defensive solidity, but one that has yet to find a consistent balance between the two.

Bristol City

Bristol City have shown mixed form in their recent fixtures, maintaining a mid-table position in 10th place with 22 points from 15 games. Their last six matches have been evenly split with two wins, two draws, and two losses, demonstrating inconsistent performances. The Robins have been relatively solid defensively, conceding only six goals in these matches and keeping two clean sheets. Offensively, they've managed to score eight goals, averaging 1.33 goals per game. Their most impressive result came in a 3-1 away victory against Preston, which stands out as their highest-scoring game in this period. Interestingly, Bristol City have been involved in an equal number of high-scoring and low-scoring affairs, with 50% of their matches seeing over 2.5 goals and the other half under 2.5 goals. The team have also shown resilience in their two draws, including a goalless stalemate against promotion contenders Leeds United.

Recent home/away form

Watford

Watford have been in formidable form at home, boasting an impressive five-match winning streak in all competitions. The Hornets have been particularly stingy in defence, conceding just three goals in their last six home fixtures, whilst maintaining a consistent attacking threat with an average of 1.5 goals scored per game. Their defensive solidity is further highlighted by three clean sheets during this period. Interestingly, two-thirds of these matches have featured under 2.5 goals, suggesting a trend towards tighter, lower-scoring affairs at Vicarage Road. Despite this, Watford have managed to secure victories in all but one of these encounters, demonstrating their ability to grind out results even in closely contested matches.

Bristol City

Bristol City have shown impressive form away from home in their recent fixtures, with a current three-match unbeaten streak on the road. The Robins have won their last three away games, scoring seven goals and conceding only two in the process. Their most recent away victories against Norwich and Preston were particularly noteworthy, with the team netting five goals across these two matches. Despite a heavy 3-0 loss to Blackburn Rovers earlier in the season, Bristol City have bounced back strongly, demonstrating resilience and an improved defensive record with two clean sheets in their last three away games. The team's ability to score consistently on their travels is evident, with an average of 1.67 goals per game in their last six away matches, while their defensive improvement is reflected in conceding just 1.17 goals per game over the same period.