Main prediction: Bristol City to win the clash
Alternative tip: draw or Bristol City
Other market: over 10.5 corners
Bristol City and Watford have a track record that never disappoints football fans.
The two teams meet this 18/09 (Friday), at Ashton Gate Stadium, at 20:00, and the EFL Championship 2026/27 gets another chapter of this rivalry.
In their last 5 across all competitions, Bristol City have won 3 time(s) and score 1.6 goals per match. Meanwhile, Watford have won 1 time(s). Bristol City have a 48.54% chance of winning according to the bookmakers.
See the probable line-ups, match details, where to watch and the prediction for Bristol City vs Watford.
Prediction for Bristol City vs Watford
1st Half Under 1.5 Goals
Overview Bristol City vs Watford
Bristol City are favourites, with a 48.54% chance of winning according to the bookmakers. The odds for a Watford Association Football Club Limited win are at 4.348 and a draw at 8.5.
In the EFL Championship, Bristol City have 3 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s), with 10 goal(s) scored and 11 conceded, having Lorent Tolaj as top scorer with 2 goal(s). Meanwhile, Watford have 2 win(s), 2 draw(s) and 3 defeat(s), with 7 goal(s) scored and 9 conceded, and Amin Nabizada as top scorer with 3 goal(s).
Head-to-head between Bristol City and Watford
In 25 clashes, Watford have the advantage over Bristol City: 9 win(s) against 7 and 9 draw(s). The most recent was on 27/02/2026, in the EFL Championship, the match score was: Bristol City 1-2 Watford.
This data can contextualise the predictions for Bristol City vs Watford, but it guarantees nothing. Each team's form must be taken into account.
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Bristol City: current form
Bristol City have played 6 match(es) in the EFL Championship.
See the team's performance in the English Championship 2026/27:
3 win(s), 1 draw(s), 2 defeat(s)
Performance: 1.67 point(s) per match
10 goals scored (1.67 per match)
Top scorer: Lorent Tolaj (2 goal(s))
Watford: current form
Meanwhile, Watford are going through a difficult patch: 3 defeats in their last 5 matches across all competitions. The opponents need to respond.
See their specific numbers in the EFL Championship:
2 win(s), 2 draw(s), 3 defeat(s)
Performance: 1.14 point(s) per match
7 goals scored (1 per match)
Top scorer: Amin Nabizada (3 goal(s))
Bristol City vs Watford key players
In the EFL Championship, Lorent Tolaj carries Bristol City Football Club Limited's attack with 2 goal(s).
The playmaker is Rio Cardines, leading in assists with 5. In the whole season, Scott Twine has 11 goal(s).
On the other side, Amin Nabizada is the name that frightens the most for The Hornets with 3 goal(s) in the EFL Championship.
In terms of playmaking, Edo Kayembe leads in assists with 1. In the whole season, Luca Kjerrumgaard has accumulated 10 goal(s).
Bristol City vs Watford statistics in the EFL Championship
Bristol City have an average of 10.33 corners and 1.33 cards per match. Meanwhile, Watford have 10.72 corners and 2.57 cards. See the numbers for Bristol City vs Watford in the table below.
Bristol City
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L W W W |
1.8 |
| Home | L W L L W |
1.2 |
| Away | L W W D L |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 43% | 33% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.14 | 2 | 4 |
| Scored | 1.43 | 0.67 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.71 | 1.33 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 71% | 33% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 67% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 43% | 33% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.46 | 1.14 | 1.69 |
|
xGA
|
1.39 | 1.51 | 1.3 |
Watford
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W L L D |
0.8 |
| Home | L W D L W |
1.4 |
| Away | L L D L L |
0.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 29% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.29 | 2.75 | 1.67 |
| Scored | 1 | 1.5 | 0.33 |
| Conceded | 1.29 | 1.25 | 1.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 71% | 100% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 0% | 67% |
| 1st to Score | 43% | 50% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.3 | 1.39 | 1.18 |
|
xGA
|
1.61 | 1.71 | 1.48 |
More tips for Bristol City vs Watford
In addition to the main prediction, see other betting markets for Bristol City vs Watford in the EFL Championship:
Correct score prediction for Bristol City vs Watford
The favoritism in the odds points to Bristol City. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Correct result: Bristol City 1-0 Watford. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.
Where to watch Bristol City vs Watford
Check out where to watch the live match between Watford and Bristol City:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Bristol City and Watford
The line-ups for Bristol City vs Watford in the English Championship are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.
Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.
Bristol City Football Club Limited line-up
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1
Sam Tickle
Goalkeeper
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2
Lisav Naif Eissat
Defender
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3
Cameron Pring
Defender
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7
Yu Hirakawa
Forward
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9
Lorent Tolaj
Forward
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10
Scott Twine
Midfielder
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12
Jason Knight
Midfielder
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16
Robert Dickie
Defender
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17
Jed Wallace
Forward
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21
Rio Cardines
Defender
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27
Gibson Yah
Midfielder
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Watford Association Football Club Limited line-up
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1
Federico Ravaglia
Goalkeeper
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3
Soumaïla Coulibaly
Defender
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4
Kévin Keben
Defender
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5
Hector Kyprianou
Midfielder
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6
Matthew Pollock
Defender
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7
Othmane Maamma
Forward
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17
Iker Bravo Solanilla
Forward
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20
Mamadou Doumbia
Forward
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33
Jordan Zemura
Defender
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39
Edo Kayembe
Midfielder
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45
Stephy Mavididi
Forward
The Watford starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Bristol City vs Watford
Match: Bristol City vs Watford
Tournament: English Championship 2026/27
Date: 18/09/2026
Time: 20:00 (Brasília time)
Venue: Ashton Gate Stadium
Broadcast: none scheduled
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