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Preview & Prediction: Watford FC vs Bristol City FC

Watford have won their past three home league games against Bristol City, and this is their first home game against the Robins since a 6-0 victory in February 2021.

Bristol City have failed to score in their past three league meetings against Watford, dating back to a 2-0 victory in January 2013.

The Hornets have preserved a clean sheet in all three of their previous league meetings with Bristol City. The Hornets have the longest active streak in the NFL. The Golden Boys have lost their previous four league games and have conceded at least two goals in three of them. They haven’t won four straight games outside of the top division since May 2014.

Bristol City defeated Stoke City 2-1 on Good Friday (April 7), with the Robins last winning consecutive away league games against the Potters and Derby County in April 2022.

This season, Watford have surrendered ten points from winning positions at Vicarage Road, the most in a season since the 2017/18 Premier League season.

Forward Nahki Wells has scored more away league goals for Bristol City this season than any other player (8 – 5 goals, 3 assists), with the Bermudian scoring three of their last four.

With 2,101 passes attempted, defender Zak Vyner leads the Robins, as well as the most in his own half (1,241) and the opposition’s half (843). The center-half also leads the league in clearances (131), blocks (30), and interceptions (62).

Midfielder Alex Scott leads the Bristol City squad in dribbles completed (85) and tackles attempted (77).

Match Predictions:

Watford and Bristol City are both coming into this match with a solid record of 5 points each from the last 5 matches. However, when it comes to the head-to-head record, Watford has the upper hand with 6 victories out of 17 previous meetings. Bristol City’s defence will have to be on high alert today to stop Watford from scoring, as the home team has scored in their last 3 games in front of their own fans.

Based on recent matches, it’s possible that we will see a couple of goals in this match, with the last 5 games for Watford ending with 2 goals or more being scored. Both teams have shown a tendency to allow goals, as 44% of all of Watford’s matches this season have seen BTTS landing, while for Bristol City the number is even higher at 56%.

Taking all of these factors into account, my prediction for this match is a narrow victory for Watford, with both teams scoring. The final score line is likely to be 2-1 in favor of the home side.

Key Insights:

– Watford has picked up 5 points from the last 5 games
– Watford has scored 8 times in the last 5 fixtures
– Watford has scored in the last 3 games at home
– Watford has failed to score in 4 home matches this season
– Watford’s recent 5 matches ended with 2 or more goals being scored
– In 3 of Watford’s recent 5 matches, both teams have scored
– 44% of Watford’s matches this season saw BTTS landing

– Bristol City has picked up 5 points from the last 5 games
– Bristol City has scored 5 times in the last 5 fixtures
– Bristol City has gone 3 games without defeat
– Bristol City’s recent 4 games ended with 2 or more goals being scored
– Bristol City failed to score in 2 of the last 5 games
– In 3 of Bristol City’s recent 5 matches, both teams have scored
– 56% of Bristol City’s matches this season saw BTTS landing

– Watford won 6 out of 17 previous meetings with Bristol City
– Bristol City won 4 out of 17 previous meetings with Watford
– 7 matches between them ended in a draw
– Previous matches averaged 2.94 goals with a BTTS happening 47% of the time
– Watford has averaged 1.65 PPG at home matches this season
– Bristol City has averaged 1.1 PPG at away matches this season.

Match Forecast:

Possible events in the clash between Watford FC and Bristol City FC:
– Both teams are likely to use counter attacks throughout the match.
– Watford FC may struggle with defending against attacks down the wings, which could be an opportunity for Bristol City FC to exploit.
– Watford FC may attempt to create chances through balls often, while Bristol City FC may attack down both flanks.
– Watford FC’s weakness in avoiding offside might lead to several free-kick opportunities for Bristol City FC.
– Both teams have a weakness in protecting the lead, which could lead to an open game with plenty of goals.
– Bristol City FC may struggle with defending against counter attacks, while Watford FC may focus on playing in their own half.

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