Hull City welcome Watford to the MKM Stadium for a matchday 19 clash in the EFL Championship on Saturday.
The hosts go into the game on the back of a 4-1 win over Rotherham United at the same venue in midweek. Tyler Morton, Jaden Philogene and Scott Twine scored to give the Tigers a three-goal lead at the break, with Philogene netting three minutes into the second half.
Watford, meanwhile, completed a stunning comeback with a 3-2 home win over Norwich City. Danny Batth and Hwang Ui-Jo scored to give the Canaries a 2-0 lead in the 12th minute. However, Ismael Kone and Mileta Rajovic scored within three minutes of each other to ensure the game was level at the break. Yaser Asprilla completed the comeback with his strike in the 77th minute.
The win saw the Hornets climb above their visitors to 13th in the table having collected 24 points from 18 matches. Hull City are sixth with 30 points to show for their effort from 18 games.
Hull City vs Watford Head to Head and Key Numbers
- This will be the 47th meeting between the two sides. Hull City lead 18-12, while 16 games have ended in a stalemate.
- Their most recent meeting was in April 2023 when Hull won 1-0 at home.
- The last five head-to-head matches have seen at least one team fail to find the back of the net.
- Watford’s win over Norwich City was the first time they won a game this season after conceding first.
- Watford have lost just one of their last eight league games, winning four matches in that run.
Hull City vs Watford Prediction
Hull City occupy the bottom of the play-off places and Liam Rosenior will charge his side to cement their place with a win here.
Watford have enjoyed a resurgence in recent months, with a comeback win over Norwich City underlining the growing confidence in their camp. However, Ismael Valerien’s side need to improve their away record as they continue their slow march towards the top six.
Hull City have won their last three home games on the bounce and we’re backing the East Yorkshire side to reach the top four with a narrow win.
Prophecy: Hull City 1-0 Watford
Hull City vs Watford betting tips
Tip 1 – Hull City win
Tip 2 – Both teams to score: No
Tip 3 – Under 2.5 goals
Tip 4 – Hull City to win both halves
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