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Bristol City

Home
Full Time
1 - 2
HT: 1 - 1
Friday 27 February
Watford

Watford

Away
Bristol CityTimelineWatford
1st Half
Kjerrumgaard L. (Kayembe E.)
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7'
Neto Borges
26'
Twine S. (Randell A.)
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36'
2nd Half
Mfuni S.
58'
Ngakia J.
58'
Armstrong S.Out: Riis E.
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61'
Bird M.Out: Twine S.
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61'
Ince T.Out: Irankunda N.
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69'
Pollock M.Out: Goglichidze S.
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69'
Pring C.Out: Sykes M.
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76'
Ngakia J.Assist: Kayembe E.
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77'
Burgzorg D.Out: Horvat T.
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84'
Earthy G.Out: McCrorie R.
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84'
Bove E.Out: Chakvetadze G.
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85'
Ekwah P.Out: Mendy N.
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85'
Kayembe E.
87'
Bola M.Out: Louza I.
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90+3'
Burgzorg D.
90+7'

Top stats

0.89Expected goals (xG)0.98
65%Ball possession35%
11Total shots11
4Shots on target4
1Big chances2
3Corner kicks3
87% (564/646)Passes78% (275/351)
2Yellow cards3

Shots

0.89Expected goals (xG)0.98
0.90xG on target (xGOT)2.20
11Total shots11
4Shots on target4
3Shots off target4
4Blocked shots3
6Shots inside the box5
5Shots outside the box6
0Hit the woodwork1
1Headed goals0

Attack

1Big chances2
3Corner kicks3
25Touches in opposition box14
0Accurate through passes0
1Offsides1
10Free kicks6

Passes

87% (564/646)Passes78% (275/351)
43% (22/51)Long passes48% (23/48)
66% (95/143)Passes in final third66% (57/86)
33% (5/15)Crosses17% (2/12)
0.88Expected assists (xA)1.00
36Throw ins15

Defense

6Fouls10
20% (2/10)Tackles48% (11/23)
36Duels won40
19Clearances30
10Interceptions10
0Errors leading to shot0
0Errors leading to goal0

Goalkeeping

2Goalkeeper saves3
2.20xGOT faced0.90
0.20Goals prevented-0.10
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AI Prediction
verified High Confidence
12.44
X3.26
23.04

Recommended Bet

Draw
Stake: Medium (7/10)
70
Opp. Value

Key Factors

League Rank: Home #8 vs Away #12
Season: Home 1.47 PPG vs Away 1.41 PPG
Recent Form (weighted): Home 1.55 PPG vs Away 1.05 PPG
Goals (venue): Home 1.59 GPG vs Away 1.06 GPG

donut_small Win Probabilities

40%
41%
19%
Bristol City
Draw
Watford

Match Preview

Bristol City is set to face off against Watford at Ashton Gate Stadium in the English Championship on February 27, 2026.

Bristol City currently sits in 8th place, while Watford is positioned 12th in the standings.

Bristol City has accumulated 50 points, just edging out Watford's 48 points.

In terms of recent form, both teams have shown consistency, with Bristol City securing victories in 50% of their last 6 Championship matches, while Watford has managed to draw in 50% of their last 6 away games.

The head-to-head stats favor Bristol City, who have emerged victorious in 3 out of their last 6 encounters against Watford across all competitions.

With such closely matched teams, this fixture promises to be a battle of resilience and strategy.

The upcoming match is predicted to see Under 2.5 goals scored based on the statistical analysis.

Prediction: Under 2.5 goals scored.

First-half goals from Emil Riis and Scott Twine proved enough to earn Bristol City all three points in a comeback win against Blackburn on Tuesday night. The Robins are in eight place heading into gameweek 35 but have won just one of their last four league games at Ashton Gate.

Watford, meanwhile suffered their first defeat under new manager Edward Still in midweek as the Hornets were beaten 2-0 on home soil by promotion contenders Ipswich. Friday's visitors are winless in four on the road ahead of their trip to Bristol.

Lineups

Lineup Predictions & Ratings

Bristol City

Starting 11
-Radek Vítek
GK6.77
-Neto Borges
DC6.85
-Noah Eile
DC6.37
-George Tanner
DC6.75
-Cameron Pring
DML6.46
-Adam Randell
MC6.72
-Jason Knight
MC6.53
-Mark Sykes
DMR6.50
-Tomi Horvat
AMC6.92
-Scott Twine
AMC6.88
-Emil Riis
FW6.62

Watford

Starting 11
-Egil Selvik
GK6.63
-Stephen Mfuni
DL7.02
-James Abankwah
DC6.72
-Mattie Pollock
DC6.89
-Jeremy Ngakia
DR7.02
-Nampalys Mendy
DMC6.36
-Imrân Louza
DMC7.18
-Mamadou Doumbia
AML6.57
-Giorgi Chakvetadze
AMC6.39
-Nestory Irankunda
AMR6.55
-Luca Kjerrumgaard
FW6.67
Ratings based on player performance in recent matches

compareTeam Comparison

Based on 34 matches
Bristol CityvsWatford

radarTeam Profile

Bristol City
Watford
AttackDefensePossessionEfficiencyCreativityDiscipline
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40Attack41
shield
56Defense43
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39Possession55
gps_fixed
61Efficiency52
auto_fix_high
32Creativity36
gavel
64Discipline50

sports_soccerGoals & Scoring

47Goals Scored43
42Goals Conceded40
11Clean Sheets6
66Big Chances71
42Big Chances Missed48
0Penalty Goals2

gps_fixedShooting

434Total Shots475
142Shots on Target153

swap_horizPassing & Possession

48.6%Avg Possession51.3%
13,895Total Passes14,252
77.7%Pass Accuracy80.6%

shieldDefending

516Tackles505
322Interceptions293
94Saves80
52.1%Duels Won50.6%

gavelDiscipline

332Fouls357
57Yellow Cards66
0Red Cards3
73Offsides37

analyticsOther

169Corners162
184Successful Dribbles279
7Errors Leading to Goal3
6.85Avg Rating6.80

Statistical Comparison

Bristol CityMetricWatford
46
Goals
42
33
Assists
27
6.5
Average Ratings
6.5
25.9
Average Age
24.1
183
Average Height (cm)
182.5
0.8
Shots pg
0.9
53%
Aerial Duel Success
52%
0.3
Dribbles pg
0.6
1
Tackles pg
1.4

League Standings Context

For Bristol City

PosTeamPWDLPts
7Southampton3413111050
8Bristol City341481250
9Preston North End341213949

For Watford

PosTeamPWDLPts
11Derby County341391248
12Watford3412121048
13Stoke City341381347

Advanced Stats (Avg per match)

42.4/ 92.9
Dangerous Attacks
40.3/ 87.8
32.0%
Shots on Target
32.0%
12.7
Total Shots
13.7
49.0%
Possession
51.0%

Team Performance (Avg)

1.5
Goals Scored / Match
1.3
1.2
Goals Conceded / Match
1.3

Head-to-Head Summary

3
Bristol City Wins
50%
2
Draws
33%
1
Watford Wins
17%
Total H2H Matches: 6

Recent Form Stats

MarketBristol CityWatford
Over 1.5 Goals
73%27/37
76%28/37
Over 2.5 Goals
46%17/37
46%17/37
Both Teams to Score
43%16/37
59%22/37
* Based on last 37 matches

Past Matches

Last 6: Bristol City

CH
Bristol City
2 - 2
Wrexham FC
CH
Bristol City
0 - 5
Derby County
CH
Bristol City
2 - 0
Sheffield Wednesday
FA
Bristol City
5 - 1
Watford
CH
Bristol City
0 - 2
Preston North End
CH
Bristol City
5 - 0
Portsmouth

Home Games: Bristol City

CH
Bristol City
2 - 2
Wrexham FC
CH
Bristol City
0 - 5
Derby County
CH
Bristol City
2 - 0
Sheffield Wednesday
FA
Bristol City
5 - 1
Watford
CH
Bristol City
0 - 2
Preston North End
CH
Bristol City
5 - 0
Portsmouth

Last 6: Watford

CH
Preston North End
2 - 2
Watford
CH
Southampton
1 - 0
Watford
CH
Hull City
0 - 0
Watford
CH
Blackburn Rovers
1 - 1
Watford
FA
Bristol City
5 - 1
Watford
CH
Norwich City
0 - 1
Watford

Away Games: Watford

CH
Preston North End
2 - 2
Watford
CH
Southampton
1 - 0
Watford
CH
Hull City
0 - 0
Watford
CH
Blackburn Rovers
1 - 1
Watford
FA
Bristol City
5 - 1
Watford
CH
Norwich City
0 - 1
Watford

history Recent Form

Bristol CityBristol City
1.5 GPG
W
L
D
W
L
WatfordWatford
1.4 GPG
L
W
D
L
D

group Head to Head

PL10 Jan 2026
Bristol City
5-1
Watford
PL7 Nov 2025
Watford
1-1
Bristol City
PL5 Apr 2025
Bristol City
2-1
Watford
PL26 Nov 2024
Watford
1-0
Bristol City
PL20 Jan 2024
Bristol City
1-1
Watford
46%
Over 2.5 Goals
54%
Both Team Score

Head-to-Head Detailed

Over 1.5 Goals
88%
21 / 24 matches
Over 2.5 Goals
46%
11 / 24 matches
Over 3.5 Goals
38%
9 / 24 matches
Both Teams to Score
54%
13 / 24 matches
Bristol City CS
13%
Clean Sheets
Watford CS
42%
Clean Sheets

Recent Matches

10 Jan 2026
Bristol City
5 - 1
Watford
7 Nov 2025
Watford
1 - 1
Bristol City
5 Apr 2025
Bristol City
2 - 1
Watford
26 Nov 2024
Watford
1 - 0
Bristol City
20 Jan 2024
Bristol City
1 - 1
Watford
26 Dec 2023
Watford
1 - 4
Bristol City
15 Apr 2023
Watford
2 - 0
Bristol City
12 Nov 2022
Bristol City
0 - 0
Watford
13 Feb 2021
Watford
6 - 0
Bristol City
25 Nov 2020
Bristol City
0 - 0
Watford
6 Jan 2018
Watford
3 - 0
Bristol City
22 Aug 2017
Watford
2 - 3
Bristol City

Current Form Comparison

Form (Overall)
Bristol City
1.47
Form (Overall)
Watford
1.41

Bristol City is +4% better in terms of Points Per Game

Blackburn Rovers
1 - 2
Bristol City
Swansea City
1 - 0
Bristol City
Bristol City
2 - 2
Wrexham
Hull City
2 - 3
Bristol City
Bristol City
0 - 5
Derby County
Watford
0 - 2
Ipswich Town
Watford
2 - 0
Derby County
Preston North End
2 - 2
Watford
Southampton
1 - 0
Watford
Hull City
0 - 0
Watford

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