Watford v Bristol City: Pre-Match Statistical Overview

Watford is currently in the play-off spots, trailing West Brom solely on goal difference, after their 2-2 draw at Plymouth on Friday night. The team has recorded three victories, one draw, and one defeat in their last five fixtures. On Tuesday night, Watford will host Bristol City. Bristol City recently experienced their second loss in three games, a 1-0 defeat at home to Burnley on Saturday. This recent dip follows a previous run of eight games without a loss, which included three wins and five draws. In their last six league encounters with Bristol City, Watford has suffered only one defeat, alongside two wins and three draws. Bristol City aims to achieve consecutive away league victories at Watford, a feat they last accomplished in the 2007-08 and 2008-09 seasons. At Vicarage Road, Watford remains undefeated in their last 11 league matches, comprising seven wins and four draws. The club’s last streak of 12 unbeaten home league games occurred in January 1999. Bristol City is attempting to secure three consecutive away league wins, a milestone not reached since September 2021 during Nigel Pearson’s tenure. Watford’s Tom Ince has scored 8 EFL goals against Bristol City, a tally surpassed only by his 9 goals against Rotherham. However, he has not found the net in his last seven league appearances against the Robins.