Bristol Vs West Brom

Hull City will make the trip to Vicarage Road on Tuesday evening for a pivotal Championship encounter against Watford, as both sides battle for their respective season objectives. For Hull, the focus remains firmly on securing their second-tier status, with the threat of relegation to League One looming large. Currently positioned 19th in the table, the Tigers hold a slender three-point cushion above the drop zone, but with only six matches remaining, every point is critical in their fight for survival.

Recent Form and Survival Hopes

Hull City’s weekend victory over Yorkshire rivals Sheffield Wednesday provided a much-needed boost in their quest to avoid the drop. A hard-fought 1-0 win at Hillsborough, sealed by Charlie Hughes’ dramatic late strike, kept them just above the relegation scrap. The result extended their recent upturn in form, with just one defeat in their last six matches—a key factor in their current position outside the bottom three.

Despite this improved run, Hull’s struggles in front of goal remain a major concern. With only 40 goals scored in 40 league games—an average of exactly one per match—their lack of attacking firepower has been a persistent issue. In fact, they have managed to score more than once in just seven matches all season, highlighting their reliance on tight, low-scoring contests.

Interestingly, Hull have fared better away from home this campaign, collecting 25 of their 44 points on the road. Their dismal home record is the worst in the division, making their travels all the more important in the final stretch. However, their next challenge comes against a Watford side that has been far stronger at Vicarage Road than on their travels.

Watford’s Playoff Pursuit Hanging by a Thread

Watford’s ambitions this season were likely set higher than their current mid-table standing, but mathematically, playoff hopes are not yet extinguished. However, their recent form has done little to inspire confidence. A 2-1 defeat to Bristol City at the weekend left them seven points adrift of the top six, meaning they must produce a near-flawless finish to stand any chance of promotion contention.

Ross McCrorie and Nahki Wells put Bristol City in control before Mamadou Doumbia’s late consolation for Watford, but the damage was done. The loss extended a worrying trend for Tom Cleverley’s side, who have managed just one win in their last six matches, scoring only three times in that span.

Watford’s home form has been a relative bright spot, with 11 of their 15 victories coming at Vicarage Road—compared to just four away wins. But with three of their remaining six fixtures on the road, including tough tests against promotion-chasing West Bromwich Albion and Burnley, their playoff dreams appear increasingly slim unless they can reverse their poor away performances.

Head-to-Head and Previous Encounter

The last two meetings between these sides have ended in draws, including a 1-1 stalemate in December—Ruben Selles’ first match in charge of Hull. Chris Bedia’s 81st-minute opener looked set to give the Tigers a crucial win, but Rocco Vata’s late equalizer denied Selles a dream start.

As the two teams prepare to meet again, Hull will hope their recent resilience can earn them another vital result, while Watford must rediscover their cutting edge to keep their fading playoff hopes alive. With so much at stake for both clubs, Tuesday’s clash promises to be a tense and hard-fought battle.