Hull City and Watford go head to head at the MKM Stadium in what is expected to be an interesting Championship clash. Given their attacking potentials, a high-scoring 2-2 draw is on the cards. The Tigers suffered a 1–0 defeat to Stoke in their first game of 2026, where the absence of defender Ryan Giles was clearly felt, and he is expected to miss out again. Overall, Hull have collected 1.60 points per game, but their home form has been patchy (1.20 PPG), with a notable attacking drop-off at the MKM Stadium — just 0.80 goals scored per home game and a 40% failed-to-score rate.
The Hornets, meanwhile, are high on confidence after a convincing 3–0 win over Birmingham City. Despite Doumbia and Kayembe being away on international duty, the Hornets showed no signs of disruption. Tom Cleverley’s side are currently flying, averaging 2.10 points per game, with strong numbers both home and away. They score 1.80 goals per match, have failed to score in 0% of games, and their attacking reliability is backed up by an xG of 1.53 overall. Away from home, Watford matches are often open, with BTTS landing in 80% and an average of 3.20 total goals.
Given aforementioned statistical data, Both Teams to Score seems like a sure bet (Watford 80% BTTS away; Hull defensive absences), alongside Over 1.5 and Over 2.5 goals.
This Championship match will be played on Sunday 4 January 2026 at 15:00.
What is our Hull City vs Watford prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Hull City 2 - 2 Watford
Hull City vs Watford Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-2
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS): Yes
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals
- Goalscorer: Olly Thomas @ 175 Odds
- To be booked: Imran Louza @ 150 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 9.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
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View OfferHull City Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwdwl | 1.60 |
| Home | llwwl | 1.20 |
| Away | lwwdw | 2.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 40% | 60% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.80 | 2.20 | 3.40 |
| Scored | 1.40 | 0.80 | 2.00 |
| Conceded | 1.40 | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| BTTS | 50% | 20% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 40% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.20 | 1.21 | 1.18 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.59 | 1.28 | 1.89 |
Watford Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dwwww | 2.10 |
| Home | dwdww | 2.20 |
| Away | wldww | 2.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.90 | 2.60 | 3.20 |
| Scored | 1.80 | 1.80 | 1.80 |
| Conceded | 1.10 | 0.80 | 1.40 |
| BTTS | 70% | 60% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.53 | 1.84 | 1.21 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.14 | 0.99 | 1.30 |
Hull City vs Watford Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Hull City (33%)
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Watford (33%)
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