Our Bristol City vs Watford Prediction: 1-1
Bristol City vs Watford in the England FA Cup is scheduled for an 17:45 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 10, 2026. Our forecast favors a 1-1 draw, with both sides expected to find the net, making BTTS a highly probable scenario.
This Bristol City vs Watford prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Bristol City's Last Match – Bristol City vs Preston
Bristol City must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-2 England Championship defeat against Preston on January 4.
Watford's Last Match – Watford vs Birmingham
Watford will hope to extend their good run following a 3-0 England Championship win against Birmingham on January 1. In that match, Watford controlled 45% of possession and managed 10 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Watford | 45% | 10 (5) | 1.54 | 32 |
 Birmingham | 55% | 4 (2) | 0.4 | 60 |
Bristol City vs Watford Stats
Key Stats
| Bristol City | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | Attacking Strength | 0.53 |
| 0.67 | Defence Strength | 1.22 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 2.1 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Bristol City are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Watford average 1.8 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
Bristol City 13-11
Watford 18-11
What are the odds for this match?
Bristol City to win: @2.25
Draw: @3.3
Watford to win: @3.2
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.925