As the Championship weekend unfolds, all eyes will be on the matchup between Watford and Bristol City at Vicarage Road. The match is set to kick off at 20:00 GMT on Friday night.
Watford’s Impressive Home Form
Watford, managed by Javi Gracia, has demonstrated strong performance at home, recording 16 points from seven matches. They have only suffered one defeat at Vicarage Road. Currently, only the leaders, Coventry, have a better points per game ratio at home.
Recent Performances
The Hornets have won their last four home games, with the most recent victory being a decisive 30 against Middlesbrough. However, they recently drew 11 against Ipswich, which enabled them to move into the top half of the league table.
Bristol City’s Challenges
Bristol City, managed by Gerhard Struber, is dealing with an injury crisis but has maintained one of the best away records in the division. They have garnered 11 points from their first five away games. Despite this, they faced a significant setback with a 51 loss to Stoke last Saturday, followed by a 10 defeat to Blackburn at home.
League Standings
- Watford is currently in 10th place, just three points behind Bristol City, who sit in 7th.
- The Hornets have three wins and one loss in their last six encounters with Bristol City.
Historical Matchup Insights
Watford has a favorable record against Bristol City at home, winning three of the last four meetings without conceding a goal. The Robins last claimed victory against Watford in April, and winning again would mark their first backtoback league victories over them since the 19901991 season.
Player Highlights
- Imran Louza of Watford is on a scoring streak, having netted in his last four Championship appearances.
- Troy Deeney was the last Hornet to achieve a longer streak back in 2015, scoring in six consecutive matches.
Conclusion
With both teams facing unique challenges, the upcoming match between Watford and Bristol City promises to be an exciting encounter. Fans will be eager to see if Watford can extend their home winning streak or if Bristol City can bounce back from their recent setbacks.