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Championship 2025-2026 • Matchweek 26
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Hull City
Hull City
7th place
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VS
15:00
4 Jan 2026
Match Postponed
Watford
Watford
6th place
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AI Prediction Draw or Watford
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Hull City vs Watford: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Sunday, 4 January, 2026 9:00

Winner (1x2)-
Watford to Win
Probability 38%
Total Goals2.06
Over 2.5
Probability 56%
Both Teams to Score1.78
Yes
Probability 62%
Hull City Total-
Home Under 2.5
Probability 81%
Watford Total-
Away Under 2.5
Probability 81%
Double Chance1.45
Draw/Watford
Probability 67%
Asian Handicap-
Watford +2.5
Probability 94%
Best Tip
Double Chance Draw or Watford
Odds 1.45
Win Prob. 66.5%
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Prediction League
Championship 2025-2026
15:00
Hull City W 33%
:
Watford W 40%

Match has started. Predictions are locked.

Scoring Rules

Points are calculated automatically based on your predicted score. Maximum 5 points per match.

Category Points Condition
Exact Score 5 Your prediction matches the final score exactly.
Outcome (1X2) 2 You correctly predicted the winner or a draw.
BTTS Bonus +1 You correctly predicted if both teams score (or if at least one doesn't).
Total Goals Bonus +1 You correctly predicted if total goals are Over or Under 2.5.

Examples:

  • Match result: 3:1 (Home Win, BTTS: Yes, Total: Over 2.5)
    • Prediction 3:1 → 5 points (Exact Score)
    • Prediction 2:1 → 4 points (Outcome: 2 + BTTS: +1 + Total: +1)
    • Prediction 2:0 → 2 points (Outcome: 2, BTTS: No/Yes mismatch)
    • Prediction 1:1 → 1 point (BTTS: +1, Outcome mismatch)
  • Match result: 2:0 (Home Win, BTTS: No, Total: Under 2.5)
    • Prediction 2:0 → 5 points (Exact Score)
    • Prediction 1:0 → 4 points (Outcome: 2 + BTTS: +1 + Total: +1)
    • Prediction 3:1 → 2 points (Outcome: 2, BTTS: Yes/No mismatch)
Hull City
w w d w l
13 Played
7 Wins
2 Draws
4 Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.5 (19 total)
xG
1.40 (18.3 total)
Shots per Match
11 (143 total)
Shots on Target
3.4 (31% acc)
Corners
4.5 (59 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.5 per match
xGa
1.50 per match
Clean Sheets
3 (23%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.8 avg
Red Cards
0 (0 total)
Fouls
10.8 (141 total)
Offsides
1.2 (16 total)
12 Played
5 Wins
3 Draws
4 Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.8 (21 total)
xG
1.20 (14.3 total)
Shots per Match
10.5 (126 total)
Shots on Target
4.8 (45% acc)
Corners
4.1 (49 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.6 per match
xGa
1.60 per match
Clean Sheets
3 (25%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.8 avg
Red Cards
0 (0 total)
Fouls
10.2 (122 total)
Offsides
1.8 (22 total)
25 Played
12 Wins
5 Draws
8 Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.6 (40 total)
xG
1.30 (32.6 total)
Shots per Match
10.8 (269 total)
Shots on Target
4 (38% acc)
Corners
4.3 (108 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.5 per match
xGa
1.50 per match
Clean Sheets
6 (24%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.3 avg
Red Cards
0 (0 total)
Fouls
10.5 (263 total)
Offsides
1.5 (38 total)
Watford
d w w w w
13 Played
8 Wins
4 Draws
1 Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.8 (23 total)
xG
1.50 (19.2 total)
Shots per Match
16.2 (211 total)
Shots on Target
5.6 (35% acc)
Corners
5.1 (66 total)
Defense
Conceded
0.9 per match
xGa
0.90 per match
Clean Sheets
3 (23%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.5 avg
Red Cards
0.1 (1 total)
Fouls
10 (130 total)
Offsides
1.4 (18 total)
12 Played
3 Wins
4 Draws
5 Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.2 (14 total)
xG
1.10 (12.6 total)
Shots per Match
10.6 (127 total)
Shots on Target
3.5 (33% acc)
Corners
3.6 (43 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.4 per match
xGa
1.00 per match
Clean Sheets
1 (8%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.3 avg
Red Cards
0.1 (1 total)
Fouls
10.8 (130 total)
Offsides
0.9 (11 total)
25 Played
11 Wins
8 Draws
6 Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.5 (37 total)
xG
1.30 (31.8 total)
Shots per Match
13.5 (338 total)
Shots on Target
4.6 (34% acc)
Corners
4.4 (109 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.2 per match
xGa
1.00 per match
Clean Sheets
4 (16%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.9 avg
Red Cards
0.1 (2 total)
Fouls
10.4 (260 total)
Offsides
1.2 (29 total)

Probable Scores Heatmap

xG: 1.49 vs 1.51
0
1
2
3
4
5
0
0:0
5.58%
0:1
7.84%
0:2
5.51%
0:3
2.58%
0:4
0.91%
0:5
0.25%
1
1:0
7.73%
1:1
11.44%
🔥
1:2
8.45%
1:3
4.15%
1:4
1.53%
1:5
0.45%
2
2:0
5.35%
2:1
8.33%
2:2
6.45%
2:3
3.32%
2:4
1.27%
2:5
0.39%
3
3:0
2.47%
3:1
4.03%
3:2
3.27%
3:3
1.76%
3:4
0.7%
3:5
0.22%
4
4:0
0.86%
4:1
1.46%
4:2
1.24%
4:3
0.69%
4:4
0.29%
4:5
0.1%
5
5:0
0.24%
5:1
0.42%
5:2
0.37%
5:3
0.22%
5:4
0.09%
5:5
0.03%
Hotspot: 1:1 (11.4%)
Total Boundaries: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Probability Distribution by Total Goals

5.6%
0
15.6%
1
22.3%
2
21.8%
3
16.4%
4
10.1%
5
5.1%
6
2.2%
7
0.7%
8
0.2%
9
0.0%
10
Most Probable

🎯 Asian Handicap Predictions

Hull CityHDPWatford
6.2%
Very Low
-2.5
6.5%
Very Low
11.5%
Very Low
-2
12.0%
Very Low
16.9%
Very Low
-1.5
17.5%
Very Low
26.9%
Low
-1
27.7%
Low
36.9%
Low
-0.5
37.8%
Low
62.2%
High
+0.5
63.1%
High
72.3%
High
+1
73.1%
High
82.4%
Very High
+1.5
83.1%
Very High
88.0%
Very High
+2
88.5%
Very High
93.5%
Very High
+2.5
93.8%
Very High

Team Total Predictions

Hull CityOutcomeWatford
77.5%
High
Over 0.5
77.9%
High
22.5%
Low
Under 0.5
22.1%
Low
43.9%
Medium
Over 1.5
44.6%
Medium
56.1%
Medium
Under 1.5
55.5%
Medium
18.9%
Very Low
Over 2.5
19.4%
Very Low
81.1%
Very High
Under 2.5
80.6%
Very High
6.4%
Very Low
Over 3.5
6.7%
Very Low
93.6%
Very High
Under 3.5
93.3%
Very High
Hull City
4-2-3-1
Watford
4-4-2
I. Pandur
Pandur 1
L. Coyle
Coyle 2
C. Hughes
Hughes 4
J. Egan
Egan 15
C. Drameh
Drameh 18
A. Hadžiahmetović
Hadžiahmetović 20
R. Slater
Slater 27
L. Millar
Millar 7
M. Crooks
Crooks 25
J. Ndala
Ndala 19
O. McBurnie
McBurnie 9
E. Selvik
Selvik 1
M. Bola
Bola 16
M. Pollock
Pollock 6
M. Alleyne
Alleyne 3
J. Abankwah
Abankwah 25
O. Maamma
Maamma 42
I. Louza
Louza 10
H. Kyprianou
Kyprianou 5
T. Ince
Ince 7
Luca Kjerrumgaard
Kjerrumgaard 9
M. Sissoko
Sissoko 17
field field
LineUps
Hull City
Substitutes
16
d
23
d
45
m
24
m
39
f
Watford
Substitutes
12
g
29
d
4
d
22
d
23
m
34
f
In this exciting Championship 2025-2026 - Regular Season matchup, Hull City will take on Watford as part of the 2025-2026 season in Championship. This match is part of Matchweek 26 and will take place on 2026-01-04 at 2026-01-04 in the famous The MKM Stadium. The referee for the game will be A. Backhouse. Fans can expect an intense battle between the home team, Hull City, and the visiting side, Watford. The scoreline predictions suggest Double chance : draw or Watford. Kickoff Details: Date: 2026-01-04 Time: 15:00 Location: The MKM Stadium Stay tuned to see how the teams perform in this crucial game!

Value Bets and Betting Odds Comparison for Hull City vs Watford Sunday, Jan 4th, 2026 at 9:00 Football

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(Minimum EV: 1%)

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🤖 AI Pattern Insights

Our model identified 3 recurring performance patterns influencing this matchup:

  • 📈
    Dominant Chance Creation

    Hull City create high-quality chances consistently (xG 1.5+) — strong attacking threat with quality service

  • 🟨
    Physical Battle Expected

    High card rate in recent matches — expect aggressive, physical encounter with 4+ cards

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🎯 Betting Analysis

Hull City vs Watford

🔮 Main Prediction by Periods

🚀 Match Start: Watford is stronger in the first 15 minutes (8 vs 2).
⏰ First Half: Watford is stronger in the first half (19 vs 6).

💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the away team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.

⚔️ Team Comparison

🏠 Hull City

Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0
Pressure
0.06

✈️ Watford

Early Strength
Strong
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.21
Pressure
0.15

⏰ Match Periods Analysis

📊 Periods Explanation:

Fast Start (0-15 min): Who starts the match better and scores in the first 15 minutes.

First Half (0-45 min): Overall team effectiveness in the first half.

Second Half (46-90 min): How teams play after the break.

Final Stage (76-90 min): Who is stronger in the final minutes of the match.

🏠 Hull City - Periods

🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
2
Avg. Goals per Match
0.1
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
6
Avg. Goals per Match
0.3
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
11
Avg. Goals per Match
0.55
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
5
Avg. Goals per Match
0.25

✈️ Watford - Periods

🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
8
Avg. Goals per Match
0.4
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
19
Avg. Goals per Match
0.95
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
11
Avg. Goals per Match
0.55
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
5
Avg. Goals per Match
0.25

🏆 Detailed Team Analysis

🏠 Hull City - Details

📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
0
Comeback Goals
10
Negative Sequences
5
Killer Goals
8
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
2
Late Pressure
5
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
2
Half-time Spurts
4
Second Half Starts
6
Late Surges
5
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
7
Late Conceded
6

✈️ Watford - Details

📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
2
Comeback Goals
10
Negative Sequences
2
Killer Goals
8
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
8
Late Pressure
5
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
8
Half-time Spurts
11
Second Half Starts
6
Late Surges
5
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
2
Late Conceded
3

💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods

  • 🚀 Away Fast Start: Watford often scores in the first 15 minutes (8 vs 2)
  • First Goal Away: High probability of Watford scoring first
  • ⏰ Away First Half: Watford is stronger in the first half (19 vs 6)
  • First Half Result: Consider Watford to win the first half
  • Overall Result: Watford has an advantage in the match
  • Away Handicap: Consider Watford handicap
  • Total Goals: Analyze team goal statistics
  • Both Teams to Score: Consider defensive qualities of teams

📊 Factor Breakdown

💡 Factor Explanations:

Momentum: Team's ability to maintain and develop success. Shows how the team reacts to scored and conceded goals.

Pressure: Team's ability to create dangerous moments and score in important match moments.

Timing: Team's ability to score in specific periods of the match (start, end of half, etc.).

Defense: Defensive reliability in different periods of the match.

Momentum (Advantage)
Away +0.207
Pressure (Advantage)
Away +0.097
Timing (Advantage)
Away +0.033 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Away +0.098 (away team better)

📝 Detailed Summary

🏠 Home Team Analysis (Hull City):

Momentum: Weak - team may lose concentration. Pressure: Low - team rarely creates dangerous moments. Defense: Vulnerable at the start of the match.

✈️ Away Team Analysis (Watford):

Momentum: Very strong - team excellently maintains success and often scores in response. Pressure: High - team creates many dangerous moments. Defense: Reliable at the start of the match.

🎯 Final Betting Recommendations:

Teams are approximately equal in strength across all periods. Consider bets on draw, low total goals, or exact score.

Hull City
Watford

Hull City vs Watford Head-to-head statistics for Sun 4 Jan, 2026 @ 9:00 Championship

Championship 2025-2026 – Group #1

#
Club
M
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pt
5
Millwall
l d w d w
>
26
12
7
7
29
33
-4
43
6
Watford
d w w w w
>
25
11
8
6
37
29
8
41
7
Hull City
w w d w l
>
25
12
5
8
40
38
2
41
8
Stoke City
l d l w w
>
26
12
4
10
32
23
9
40
Team comparison
Prediction
Draw or Watford
Goals Home: -2.5*
Goals Away: -2.5*
* -1.5 means that there will be a maximum of 1.5 goals in the fixture, i.e : 1 goal
Who Will Win
Hull City
VS
Watford
Last 7 Head-to-Head Matches
1 Wins
3 Draws
3 Wins
Attack
Goals Scored
0.6 (4)
0.9 (6)
xG
1.00
1.40
Shots
12.4 (87)
12.9 (90)
Shots on Target
4.3 (30)
3.1 (22)
Corners
4.9 (34)
4.1 (29)
Defense
Conceded
0.9 (6)
0.6 (4)
xGa
1.40
1.00
Clean Sheets
3 (43%)
3 (43%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.7 (19)
2.1 (15)
Fouls
12 (84)
9.9 (69)
Offsides
1.9 (13)
1.9 (13)
27 Sep
- 14:00
Watford
Hull City
2.38
xG
0.86
2
1
Prob 66%
Away Total Under 1.5
Odd 1.49
8 Apr
- 18:45
Watford
Hull City
0.63
xG
0.63
1
0
11 Dec
- 19:45
Hull City
Watford
1.51
xG
1.11
1
1
20 Apr
- 14:00
Watford
Hull City
0
0
2 Dec
- 15:00
Hull City
Watford
1
2
22 Apr
- 14:00
Hull City
Watford
1
0
11 Dec
- 15:00
Watford
Hull City
0
0
Last 6 Matches
Hull City
VS
Watford
4/6 (67%) Victories 4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%) Draws 2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%) Defeats 0/6 (0%)
2.17 PPG 2.33
1.50 Avg Goals Scored 1.67
0.67 Avg Goals Conceded 0.67
33% BTTS % 50%
17% Over 2.5 Goals Scored % 17%
1.51 Avg xG 1.28
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Hull City vs Watford: Pre-match Stats Comparison

This section provides average statistics and percentages on the main markets for the last 10 matches of both teams ℹ️

Home/Away: Shows home matches for Hull City and away matches for Watford

Number of goals
Hull City
Under
Over
Watford
Under
Over
0.5
20% 2
80% 8
0% 0
100% 10
1.5
50% 5
50% 5
50% 5
50% 5
2.5
90% 9
10% 1
70% 7
30% 3
3.5
100% 10
0% 0
100% 10
0% 0
4.5
100% 10
0% 0
100% 10
0% 0
Both teams to score
Hull City
Watford
Yes
50% 5
70% 7
No
50% 5
30% 3
1X2
Hull City
Watford
1
50% 5
60% 6
X
10% 1
30% 3
2
40% 4
10% 1
Double Chance
Hull City
Watford
12
90% 9
70% 7
1X
60% 6
90% 9
X2
50% 5
40% 4
Total Goals
Hull City
Watford
0-1
30% 3
20% 2
2-3
30% 3
50% 5
4+
40% 4
30% 3
Total Corners
Hull City
Under
Over
Watford
Under
Over
7.5
70% 7
30% 3
100% 10
0% 0
8.5
100% 10
0% 0
100% 10
0% 0
9.5
100% 10
0% 0
100% 10
0% 0
10.5
100% 10
0% 0
100% 10
0% 0
Clean Sheet
Hull City
Watford
Yes
30% 3
30% 3
No
70% 7
70% 7
1X2 HT - FT
Hull City
Watford
HT 1 - FT 1
40% 4
10% 1
HT 1 - FT 2
0% 0
0% 0
HT 1 - FT X
0% 0
10% 1
HT 2 - FT 1
10% 1
20% 2
HT 2 - FT 2
20% 2
10% 1
HT 2 - FT X
0% 0
10% 1
HT X - FT 1
0% 0
30% 3
HT X - FT 2
20% 2
0% 0
HT X - FT X
10% 1
10% 1
xG(xGa)
Hull City
Watford
xG
1.29
1.29
xGa
1.46
0.8
Number of goals
Hull City
Under
Over
Watford
Under
Over
0.5
40% 4
60% 6
50% 5
50% 5
1.5
90% 9
10% 1
80% 8
20% 2
2.5
100% 10
0% 0
100% 10
0% 0
3.5
100% 10
0% 0
100% 10
0% 0
4.5
100% 10
0% 0
100% 10
0% 0
Both teams to score
Hull City
Watford
Yes
20% 2
40% 4
No
80% 8
60% 6
1X2
Hull City
Watford
1
40% 4
20% 2
X
30% 3
40% 4
2
30% 3
40% 4
Double Chance
Hull City
Watford
12
70% 7
60% 6
1X
70% 7
60% 6
X2
60% 6
80% 8
Total Goals
Hull City
Watford
0-1
60% 6
40% 4
2-3
30% 3
60% 6
4+
10% 1
0% 0
Clean Sheet
Hull City
Watford
Yes
50% 5
30% 3
No
50% 5
70% 7
Number of goals
Hull City
Under
Over
Watford
Under
Over
0.5
40% 4
60% 6
20% 2
80% 8
1.5
90% 9
10% 1
80% 8
20% 2
2.5
100% 10
0% 0
90% 9
10% 1
3.5
100% 10
0% 0
100% 10
0% 0
4.5
100% 10
0% 0
100% 10
0% 0
Both teams to score
Hull City
Watford
Yes
30% 3
10% 1
No
70% 7
90% 9
1X2
Hull City
Watford
1
30% 3
80% 8
X
50% 5
10% 1
2
20% 2
10% 1
Double Chance
Hull City
Watford
12
50% 5
90% 9
1X
80% 8
90% 9
X2
70% 7
20% 2
Total Goals
Hull City
Watford
0-1
50% 5
80% 8
2-3
50% 5
10% 1
4+
0% 0
10% 1
Clean Sheet
Hull City
Watford
Yes
60% 6
80% 8
No
40% 4
20% 2
Missing Players
Hull City
6
d
- Injured - International duty
- Injured - Inactive
- Injured - Knee Injury
8
m
- Injured - Knee Injury
- Injured - Inactive
3
d
- Injured - (questionable) Injury
Watford
20
f
- Injured - International duty
43
f
- Injured - Ankle Injury
39
m
- Injured - International duty
11
f
- Injured - Hamstring Injury
26
m
- Injured - Muscle Injury
1.39 xG 1.14
54% Ball Possession 46%
12 Total Shots 11
4 Shots on Goal 4
8 Shots Off Goal 7
5 Corners 4
2 Yellow Cards 2
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Final Score: Hull City 0, Middlesbrough 1 - Championship Match Highlights
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Full-Time: Cardiff City 2, Watford 1 - Championship Match Result
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