Watford vs Bristol City Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | EFL Championship 2025-26

The Robins emerged victorious when they last faced the Hornets.

Watford are all set to take on Bristol City in their matchweek 15 fixture of the EFL Championship 2025-26 season. Vicarage Road will witness this interesting contest between these clubs.

The Hornets have come up with some average performances this season. They are placed 12th on the league table. They have won five matches in the EFL Championship this season.

Watford have lacked consistency. It can hence keep them under some pressure despite being at home.

Meanwhile, the Robins have failed to perform well in their last two EFL Championship games. They faced a dominating defeat at the hands of Stoke City and then fell prey to Blackburn Rovers. The upcoming fixture is not going to be an easy affair for Bristol City.

Kick-off:

• Location: Watford, England
• Stadium: Vicarage Road
• Date: Saturday, November 8
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 a.m. IST (Friday, November 7; 08:00 p.m. GMT/ 04:00 p.m. ET/ 01:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Paul Tierney
• VAR: Not in use

Form:

Watford: L-W-L-W-D

Bristol City: W-W-W-L-L

Players to Watch

Imran Louza (Watford)

The 26-year-old from Morocco will be one of the main men both in the midfield and the attacking front for the Hornets. In 10 league appearances this season, he has scored five goals and has two assists. Due to his consistent run of performances, Imran Louza is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.

Imrân's brilliant run of form continues! 😮‍💨 pic.twitter.com/vemDURq9lf

— Watford Football Club (@WatfordFC) November 5, 2025

Anis Mehmeti (Bristol City)

Anis Mehmeti will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side in the final third against Watford. The 24-year-old is good in attack. He can regulate the ball well in the midfield.

In 14 EFL Championship games this season, he has eight goal involvements. Mehmeti will be looking to add more to his tally.

Match Facts

• The hosts are unbeaten in their last two matches.
• Bristol City are on a two-match losing streak.
• The Robins have defeated the Hornets twice in their last four meetings.

Watford vs Bristol City: Betting Tips and Odds

• Watford to win @23/20 Ladbrokes
• Imran Louza to score @12/1 Quinnbet
• Goals under 3.5 @1/3 bet365

Injury and Team News

Rocco Vata and Giorgi Chakvetadze will not be in action for the home team. They are injured.

Bristol City will miss out on the services of Harry Cornick, Cameron Pring, Jason Knight, Joe Williams and six other squad members. They have injuries.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 103

Watford won: 32

Bristol City won: 39

Draws: 32

Predicted Lineups

Watford predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Selvik (GK); Ngakia, Abankwah, Pollock, Bola; Ince, Louza, Kyprianou, Baah; Moura Sousa, Doumbia

Bristol City predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Vítek (GK); Tanner, Dickie, Roberts; McCrorie, Randell, Vyner, Borges; Twine, Mehmeti; Jakobsen

Match Prediction

Both of these clubs are looking for three points. But we predict it will be the hosts, Watford, who are likely to come out on top to secure a win against Bristol City in their upcoming EFL Championship clash.

Prediction: Watford 2-1 Bristol City

Telecast Details

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UK: Sky Sports TV, Sky Sports+

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