Championship
Bristol City vs Watford
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 - 20:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Ashton Gate Stadium
Bristol City vs Watford Prediction & Stats - Championship 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Bristol City vs Watford carries real history into this round of the Championship.
The two sides meet on 18/09 (Friday) at Ashton Gate Stadium, 20:00 (UK time).
Read the Bristol City vs Watford prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Bristol City vs Watford
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Bristol City vs Watford call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Correct Score: 1 - 1
Last updated on 16-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Bristol City the side to beat, with roughly 51% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Championship odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Bristol City Preview
Bristol City reach this fixture 7 match into their Championship. Here is where The Robins stand:
In this competition
3 won, 1 drawn, 3 lost
1.43 points per game
10 scored, at 1.43 a game
12 conceded, at 1.71 a game
The Robins, season-wide
3 won, 1 drawn, 4 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Scott Twine, 2 goals
Most assists: Rio Cardines, 5 assists
Recent results — Bristol City
24/10/2026 10:00
17/10/2026 10:00
13/10/2026 14:45
10/10/2026 07:30
18/09/2026 15:00
Watford: how they are travelling
Watford come in 7 matches into their Championship.
Here is what The Hornets have produced:
In this competition
2 won, 2 drawn, 3 lost
1.14 points per game
7 scored, at 1 a game
9 conceded, at 1.29 a game
The Hornets, season-wide
3 won, 2 drawn, 4 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Amin Nabizada, 3 goals
Most assists: Amin Nabizada, 1 assists
Recent results — The Hornets
24/10/2026 10:00
17/10/2026 07:30
13/10/2026 14:45
10/10/2026 10:00
18/09/2026 15:00
The head-to-head favours Watford
Watford have generally come out ahead of The Robins in their recent meetings.
From 25 match(es):
Watford: 9 win(s)
Bristol City: 7 win(s)
Drawn: 9
That trend is worth factoring into the Bristol City vs Watford prediction.
Form comparison Bristol City vs Watford
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Bristol City
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
L
D
W
|
1.43 |
| Home |
L
L
W
L
W
|
1 |
| Away |
D
D
L
W
W
|
1.75 |
| 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% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.46 | 1.14 | 1.69 |
|
xGA
|
1.39 | 1.51 | 1.3 |
Away Team
Watford
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
W
L
L
|
1.14 |
| Home |
W
L
L
W
D
|
1.75 |
| Away |
L
L
L
L
L
|
0.33 |
| 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% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.3 | 1.39 | 1.18 |
|
xGA
|
1.61 | 1.71 | 1.48 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Watford to Win
Simply put, we see Watford coming out on top in this match. Our betting tip is backed by their recent performances, their strong squad depth, and the good odds offered by bookmakers.
With current odds of 3.94 on the 1X2 market, this bet presents solid value and a good chance of success.
👉 Prediction: Bristol City win or Draw
Betting on Bristol City to win or draw in the Double Chance market is a solid pick for this fixture. With home advantage on their side, they stand a great chance of securing a positive result against Watford.
Given their consistency at home and the added cushion of a draw still landing the bet, the 1X market is a smart and calculated choice.
Fixture information - Bristol City vs Watford
Match: Bristol City vs Watford
Competition: Championship
Date: Friday, 18/09/2026
Kick-off: 20:00 (UK time)
Venue: Ashton Gate Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for Cider Army vs Watford that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
1.84
League: 2.86
Both Teams to Score
33%
League: 66%
Over 1.5+
67%
League: 80%
Over 2.5+
17%
League: 63%
Cards
4.66
League: 3.76
Corners
10.66
League: 10.8
Home Team
Bristol City
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
L
D
W
|
1.43 |
| Home |
L
L
W
L
W
|
1 |
| Away |
D
D
L
W
W
|
1.75 |
| 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% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.46 | 1.14 | 1.69 |
|
xGA
|
1.39 | 1.51 | 1.3 |
Away Team
Watford
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
W
L
L
|
1.14 |
| Home |
W
L
L
W
D
|
1.75 |
| Away |
L
L
L
L
L
|
0.33 |
| 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% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.3 | 1.39 | 1.18 |
|
xGA
|
1.61 | 1.71 | 1.48 |
Corners
11.28 / Match
+5% Corners / Match
Bristol City received +5% more corners than Watford in the Championship
10.72 / Match
Stoke City
(6)
Sheffield United
(3)
Blackburn Rovers
(10)
Charlton Athletic
(5)
Watford
(2)
Lincoln City
(13)
Southampton
(5)(2)
Wolverhampton
(4)
Charlton Athletic
(1)
Cardiff City
(6)
Burnley
(5)
Bristol City
(5)
Stoke City
(2)
Preston North End
Cards
1.43 / Match
+80% Cards / Match
Watford received +80% more cards than Bristol City in the Championship
2.57 / Match
Stoke City
(2)
Sheffield United
(1)
Blackburn Rovers
(0)
Charlton Athletic
(1)
Watford
(2)
Lincoln City
(2)
Southampton
(2)(3)
Wolverhampton
(3)
Charlton Athletic
(4)
Cardiff City
(0)
Burnley
(5)
Bristol City
(2)
Stoke City
(0)
Preston North End
Goals Scored
1.43 / Match
+43%
Bristol City is +43% better in terms of goals scored
1 / Match
Stoke City
(0)
Sheffield United
(0)
Blackburn Rovers
(0)
Charlton Athletic
(1)
Watford
(1)
Lincoln City
(0)
Southampton
(1)(0)
Wolverhampton
(2)
Charlton Athletic
(1)
Cardiff City
(0)
Burnley
(0)
Bristol City
(1)
Stoke City
(2)
Preston North End
Goals Conceded
1.71 / Match
+25%
Bristol City condeded +25% more goals than Watford
1.29 / Match
Stoke City
(0)
Sheffield United
(1)
Blackburn Rovers
(1)
Charlton Athletic
(1)
Watford
(0)
Lincoln City
(1)
Southampton
(4)(1)
Wolverhampton
(0)
Charlton Athletic
(5)
Cardiff City
(4)
Burnley
(1)
Bristol City
(2)
Stoke City
(1)
Preston North End
Championship Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Middlesbrough
|
12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 27 | 17 | 10 | 25 | 2.08 |
| 2 |
Southampton
|
12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 24 | 12 | 12 | 24 | 2 |
| 3 |
Swansea City
|
12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 13 | 3 | 23 | 1.92 |
| 4 |
West Ham
|
12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 32 | 15 | 17 | 22 | 1.83 |
| 5 |
Wolverhampton
|
12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 16 | 4 | 21 | 1.75 |
| 6 |
West Bromwich Albion
|
12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 13 | 3 | 21 | 1.75 |
| 7 |
Birmingham City
|
12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 20 | 1.67 |
| 8 |
Queens Park Rangers
|
12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 20 | 1.67 |
| 9 |
Stoke City
|
12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 20 | 1.67 |
| 10 |
Blackburn Rovers
|
12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 16 | 3 | 18 | 1.5 |
| 11 |
Portsmouth
|
12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 15 | 1 | 18 | 1.5 |
| 12 |
Sheffield United
|
12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 15 | 1 | 16 | 1.33 |
| 13 |
Millwall
|
12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 19 | 20 | -1 | 15 | 1.25 |
| 14 |
Bristol City
|
12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 15 | -3 | 15 | 1.25 |
| 15 |
Lincoln City
|
12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 20 | -7 | 15 | 1.25 |
| 16 |
Cardiff City
|
12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 19 | 17 | 2 | 14 | 1.17 |
| 17 |
Wrexham
|
12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 18 | -3 | 14 | 1.17 |
| 18 |
Charlton Athletic
|
12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 18 | -7 | 14 | 1.17 |
| 19 |
Bolton Wanderers
|
12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 23 | -7 | 14 | 1.17 |
| 20 |
Norwich City
|
12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 20 | 22 | -2 | 12 | 1 |
| 21 |
Watford
|
12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 20 | -10 | 11 | 0.92 |
| 22 |
Burnley
|
12 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 17 | 25 | -8 | 8 | 0.67 |
| 23 |
Derby County
|
12 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 21 | -11 | 7 | 0.58 |
| 24 |
Preston North End
|
12 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 10 | 25 | -15 | 5 | 0.42 |
Odds
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