Watford (Home)
- Paulo Pezzolano took over as Watford manager in May 2025 and has implemented a possession-based, high-pressing style with a 4-3-3 structure.
- He has been unable to get the team to gel in the final third, but according to our Watford vs Hull City prediction, they have lacked composure in possession and are vulnerable to counter attacks.
- Watford sit 21st in the table with only five points from their opening six games.
- Watford’s confidence has been shaken by a 0-1 home defeat to Blackburn Rovers and 1-0 loss at Millwall.
Hull City (Away)
- Hull City’s recent form is superior to that of Watford (W2, D1, L2) and they have scored 10 goals in their last 5 games.
- Sergej Jakirović took the helm of Hull City in June 2025 and has taken a different tack, which is much more energetic, direct and higher tempo.
- His 4-2-3-1 system puts a premium on central overloads, counter-attacks and pressing to create chances on the break.
- It has certainly added an attacking verve to the side, but this Watford vs Hull City preview highlights that they are much more open to conceding opportunities as well.
- Hull City’s 3-1 away win over Southampton on their penultimate outing was impressive.
- Hull City are winless in their last 2 away games in the Championship, drawing with Swansea City and losing another.
Head-to-Head
These sides met five months ago in the same division and Watford won 1-0 at home, while the last five Championship meetings between them have gone to Hull City once , Watford twice , with two draws .
Key Players
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Players to watch:
- Oli McBurnie is Hull City’s talisman and leader in both goals (3) and assists (3) after six Championship appearances.
- Luca Kjerrumgaard has been Watford’s biggest threat so far this season, scoring two of the club’s five league goals.
Betting Insights
- The Hornets are the narrow favourites to win at -109, and Hull City are offered at +205.
- The Watford vs Hull City betting tips suggest that the Both Teams to Score market could also offer some value given both clubs’ defensive records this year and the different systems they play.
Prediction
- Hull City are in the better spell of form and Watford have not been great at home this term, so this Watford vs Hull City prediction expects a narrow win for the visitors.
- A double chance on the away side looks a sensible, slightly safer option given Watford’s recent confidence dip.
