Hull City

vs

Watford

Preview

Hull City

• Hull City come into this game in good form, after winning three, drawing one and losing one of their last five.
• The Tigers enter this game as the slight favorites at 2.6, with Watford 2.65 and the draw 3.2, after recording an impressive three-match winning streak in recent weeks.
• Hull’s recent results have included an excellent 1-2 away win over Southampton, a 0-3 victory at Preston North End, and a 2-1 home win over Swansea City.
• Sergej Jakirovic’s men have won eight of their 14 matches at the MKM Stadium, drawing two and losing four, averaging 1.50 goals for and 1.43 against per game.

Watford

• Watford have drawn 1-1 in back-to-back games against Portsmouth and Blackburn Rovers.
• Javi Gracia, for his part, has overseen a similarly impressive campaign at Watford, who sit 8th in the table and trail Hull by seven points after 28 games.
• Gracia’s pressing, vertical style has seen Watford win three, draw five and lose five of their 13 away matches in the Championship, conceding 18 goals in the process.

Head-to-Head

• Watford have won the last two meetings between the sides, including a 2-1 home success earlier this season.
• Hull have failed to win their last two home meetings with Watford.

Betting Insights

• Given the momentum behind Hull and their home advantage, the Tigers are narrowly favourites for this matchup.
• Given Hull’s improved attacking form and Watford’s poor away defensive record, both teams to score also looks a good bet.

Prediction

• With both sides still bedding in their respective philosophies, this should be an intriguing clash of styles.
• Back both teams to score and consider a small-stakes play on the draw as a value option.