History of the Bristol City v Watford fixture
Watford face a trip to Bristol City at Ashton Gate on Wednesday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 45 games played, Hornets have recorded 9 wins, and Bristol City have come away with 22 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ashton Gate was less than a year ago, in March 2012, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a Championship match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 22 Sep | Watford | 2 - 2 | Bristol City | Championship |
| 2011/2012 | Tue 20 Mar | Bristol City | 0-2 | Watford | Championship |
| 2011/2012 | Tue 29 Nov | Watford | 2 - 2 | Bristol City | Championship |
| 2010/2011 | Tue 22 Feb | Watford | 1 - 3 | Bristol City | Championship |
| 2010/2011 | Tue 14 Sep | Bristol City | 0 - 2 | Watford | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Tue 09 Feb | Watford | 2 - 0 | Bristol City | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Mon 28 Dec | Bristol City | 2 - 2 | Watford | Championship |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Bristol City's home form is most definitely relegation standard, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. While Robins have scored 6, a worringly large 15 have been leaked at the other end.
Watford's away form is none too clever either, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The games have constituted a decent return of 14 goals for the Hornets, and 5 goals against.
Bristol City are stuck down in the relegation zone of npower Championship with a return of just 19 points from their 23 games thus far.
Watford's total of 37 points from their 23 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower Championship.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol City | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 7 |
| Watford | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 7 | 11 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Its been an indifferent run of form for the Hornets of late away from home, but your FootyMad panel sees things improving, starting here at Ashton Gate with Watford coasting to victory. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Bristol City | Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches. Failed to win in previous 9 home matches. Not won in the 2 most recent games. |
| Watford | Undefeated in last 4 away games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here