Watford vs Bristol City: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 26 December

Watford

D D L D W

15th place in England Championship

1-4

26/12/2023 11:00

Bristol City

D W D D W

11th place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Watford vs Bristol City on 26 December 2023 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Watford vs Bristol City preview before placing your bet.

Watford will face Bristol City in England Championship on December 26, 2023 at 11:00.
Watford are currently 15th with 56 points after 46 matches.
Bristol City sit 11th with 62 points from 46 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 1.95.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

11:00

2023-12-26

Watford vs Bristol City - Prediction & Odds

Watford

Bristol City

2023-12-26 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 26/12/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Leicester City	97	46	31	4	11	89	41	48
02 Ipswich Town	96	46	28	12	6	92	57	35
03 Leeds United	90	46	27	9	10	81	43	38
04 Southampton	87	46	26	9	11	87	63	24
05 West Bromwich(WBA)	75	46	21	12	13	70	47	23
06 Norwich City	73	46	21	10	15	79	64	15
07 Hull City	70	46	19	13	14	68	60	8
08 Middlesbrough	69	46	20	9	17	71	62	9
09 Coventry City	64	46	17	13	16	70	59	11
10 Preston North End	63	46	18	9	19	56	67	-11
11 Bristol City	62	46	17	11	18	53	51	2
12 Cardiff City	62	46	19	5	22	53	70	-17
13 Millwall	59	46	16	11	19	45	55	-10
14 Swansea City	57	46	15	12	19	59	65	-6
15 Watford	56	46	13	17	16	61	61	0
16 Sunderland A.F.C	56	46	16	8	22	52	54	-2
17 Stoke City	56	46	15	11	20	49	60	-11
18 Queens Park Rangers (QPR)	56	46	15	11	20	47	58	-11
19 Blackburn Rovers	53	46	14	11	21	60	74	-14
20 Sheffield Wednesday	53	46	15	8	23	44	68	-24
21 Plymouth Argyle	51	46	13	12	21	59	70	-11
22 Birmingham City	50	46	13	11	22	50	65	-15
23 Huddersfield Town	45	46	9	18	19	48	77	-29
24 Rotherham United	27	46	5	12	29	37	89	-52

Head To Head

15/04/2023 10:00

Watford

2 - 0

Bristol City

ENG LCH

12/11/2022 11:00

Bristol City

0 - 0

Watford

ENG LCH

13/02/2021 11:00

Watford

6 - 0

Bristol City

ENG LCH

25/11/2020 15:45

Bristol City

0 - 0

Watford

ENG LCH

06/01/2018 11:00

Watford

3 - 0

Bristol City

ENG FAC

22/08/2017 14:45

Watford

2 - 3

Bristol City

ENG LC

Watford

50%

Draw

33%

Bristol City

17%

Watford Last 6 matches

23/12/2023 11:00

Blackburn Rovers 1 - 2 Watford

ENG LCH

16/12/2023 11:00

Preston North End 1 - 5 Watford

ENG LCH

12/12/2023 15:45

Watford 1 - 2 Ipswich Town

ENG LCH

09/12/2023 11:00

Watford 1 - 1 Southampton

ENG LCH

02/12/2023 11:00

Hull City 1 - 2 Watford

ENG LCH

28/11/2023 16:00

Watford 3 - 2 Norwich City

ENG LCH

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Bristol City

22/12/2023 15:45

Bristol City 3 - 2 Hull City

ENG LCH

16/12/2023 11:00

Bristol City 1 - 0 Sunderland A.F.C

ENG LCH

12/12/2023 15:45

Blackburn Rovers 2 - 1 Bristol City

ENG LCH

09/12/2023 11:00

Huddersfield Town 1 - 1 Bristol City

ENG LCH

03/12/2023 09:30

Bristol City 1 - 2 Norwich City

ENG LCH

29/11/2023 15:45

Southampton 1 - 0 Bristol City

ENG LCH

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England Championship

Played games

Watford

Bristol City

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.33

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.33

Scored

Avg. per game

1.15

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.11

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 46 matches

YesNo

33 (72%)13 (28%)

In last 46 matches

NoYes

30 (65%)16 (35%)

Watford

Recent matches

Bristol City

Under /Over

(67%)30 15(33%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(60%)27 18(40%)

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(27%)12 33(73%)

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

/Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(44%)20 25(56%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Watford

Bristol City

Shots

Watford

Total shots

13.33 avg / game

Blocked

175 total

Avg. 3.89

Bristol City

Total shots

11.67 avg / game

Blocked

171 total

Avg. 3.89

Watford Pass Bristol City

Total passes

21036

Avg. 457 / game

Accurate

81%

Ball possession

52%

Total passes

20476

Avg. 445 / game

Accurate

77%

Ball possession

48%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Watford

Played games

Bristol City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.30

Clean sheets

0.28

5.17

238

Corners

246

5.35

22.48

1034

Throw-ins

1106

24.04

1.65

Offsides

1.91

3.26

150

GK saves

133

2.89

Watford

DISCIPLINARY

Bristol City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.24

103

1.54

0.07

0.02

12.54

577

Fouls

443

9.63

16.76

771

Tackles

754

16.39

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How We Build the Watford vs Bristol City Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Watford vs Bristol City on 26 December 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this England Championship fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Watford vs Bristol City Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Watford's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Bristol City's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

England Championship Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live England Championship standings and the England Championship form table to understand exactly where Watford and Bristol City sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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