Watford will take on Bristol City in the Championship on Friday, 7 November, as part of the final set of Championship fixtures before the November international break.
Both sides failed to win their respective midweek matches, so this is one final chance for both of them to go into the final break of 2025 with that winning feeling.
To kick off this weekend's round of Championship betting tips, check out our Watford vs Bristol City prediction below.
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Watford vs Bristol City prediction: The Hornets to triumph
Key Stats
- Watford have only lost one home match in the Championship all season.
- Bristol City have lost their last two Championship matches.
- Three of Watford's last four matches have produced three goals or more.
Correct score prediction: Watford 2-1 Bristol City
Watford picked up a respectable point at Portman Road in the week, which should give them momentum ahead of this one. Bristol City, meanwhile, are already counting down the days to the international break so they can rest.
Pre-game odds and win probability: All results are on the table
- HOME: 11/10 (2.10) – 47.6%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Watford vs Bristol City odds are an indication of how closely matched these two teams are on paper. Ladbrokes have given Bristol City a 30.3% chance of winning the match, while Watford have been given a 47.6% chance of recording another victory on home soil.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Honours even
The recent H2H record between Watford and Bristol City makes for compelling reading as neither club has managed to consistenty get the better of the other. Over the last five matches, Watford have won twice, Bristol City have won twice, and the fifth match finished all square.
England Championship 05/04/25
Bristol City
Watford
England Championship 26/11/24
Watford
Bristol City
England Championship 20/01/24
Bristol City
Watford
England Championship 26/12/23
Watford
Bristol City
England Championship 15/04/23
Watford
Bristol City
Watford preview: No reason to change anything
After performing valiantly against promotion favourites Ipswich on Tuesday night, there is no need for Javi Gracia to change anything. There is no fresh news on the injury front, with Giorgi Chakvetadze, Rocco Vata, and Caleb White all still in the treatment room.
Predicted lineup: Selvik (GK), Ngakia, Abankwah, Pollock, Bola, Ince, Louza, Sissoko, Baah, Doumbia, Semedo
Last five results
- Ipswich 1-1 Watford
- Watford 3-0 Middlesbrough
- Coventry 3-1 Watford
- Watford 2-1 West Brom
- Sheffield United 1-0 Watford
Bristol City preview: The injury list grows
Bristol City now have a total of ten players injured after Mark Stykes and Neto Borges joined the list following injuries sustained on Tuesday night in their match against Blackburn Rovers. The duo join Rob Atkinson, Harry Cornick, Cameron Pring, Luke McNally, Jason Knight, Joe Williams, Josh Stokes and Max Bird in the treatment room.
Predicted lineup: Vitek (GK), Tanner, Dickie, Roberts, McCrorie, Randell, Vyner, Hirakawa, Riis, Twine, Mehmeti
Last five results
- Bristol City 0-1 Blackburn Rovers
- Stoke City 5-1 Bristol City
- Bristol City 1-0 Birmingham City
- Bristol City 3-1 Southampton
- Norwich City 0-1 Bristol City
Player to watch: Mamadou Doumbia
Mamadou Doumbia is one of several talented teenagers in the Championship, but the striker still has a long way to go to fulfil his potential. So far this season, the Mali international has only found the back of the net once in the Championship, but he retains the faith of manager Javi Gracia so will be given another chance to shine on Friday night.