Hull City vs Watford: match statistics
Hull City demonstrates decidedly better form than Watford, earning 2.6 points per match in the last five meetings and recording a streak of four wins and one draw. Watford is in crisis – winless in the last five matches (0.4 points per match) and having conceded eight goals during this period. Hull holds the advantage at home with 57% wins at their own stadium and an average of 1.5 goals per match, while Watford wins only 23% of away matches and scores an average of 1.15 goals. Hull's positive goal difference (+1) in home matches contrasts with Watford's negative balance (-3) on the road. xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.26 vs 1.21), which, given the current form of both teams, makes a Hull victory the most probable scenario, although a draw is also realistic due to Watford's tendency to split points (38% draws away).
Hull City vs Watford: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Hull City played against Watford in Championship (England). The game was played on February 3, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Hull City has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.40 points per game. Watford has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Hull City scores 1.66 goals per game and allows 1.38. Watford scores 1.34 and allows 1.21. Games in this league average 2.59 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 62% of Hull City's games and 66% of Watford's. The Over 2.5 rates are 66% and 48%, compared with league averages of 57% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Watford has the higher season xG average, 1.49 to 1.30 per game. Hull City takes 11.3 shots per game, while Watford takes 13.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Hull City leads at halftime in 41% of its games and scores 0.76 goals per game after halftime. Watford leads at halftime in 21% and scores 0.72 after halftime.
When the teams score
Hull City's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (10 goals). For Watford, it is minutes 31-45+ (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.59 goals. Both teams score in 57% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Hull City demonstrates decidedly better form than Watford, earning 2.6 points per match in the last five meetings and recording a streak of four wins and one draw. Watford is in crisis – winless in the last five matches (0.4 points per match) and having conceded eight goals during this period. Hull holds the advantage at home with 57% wins at their own stadium and an average of 1.5 goals per match, while Watford wins only 23% of away matches and scores an average of 1.15 goals. Hull's positive goal difference (+1) in home matches contrasts with Watford's negative balance (-3) on the road. xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.26 vs 1.21), which, given the current form of both teams, makes a Hull victory the most probable scenario, although a draw is also realistic due to Watford's tendency to split points (38% draws away).
View the statistical overviewStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Hull City | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 0.29 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Hull City is 140% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / game - Hull City · 1 pts / game - Watford
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Hull City is 24% better for: goals scored per game.
1.66 goals / game - Hull City · 1.34 goals / game - Watford
Watford is 14% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.38 goals / game - Hull City · 1.21 goals / game - Watford
Hull City scores in 86% of games (25 of 29 meczów), while Watford keeps a clean sheet in 14% (4 of 29 meczów).
Watford scores in 79% of games (23 of 29 meczów), while Hull City keeps a clean sheet in 28% (8 of 29 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Hull City
Over / Under - Watford
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Hull City is 45% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.59 pts / game - Hull City · 1.1 pts / game - Watford
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Hull City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 41% of games and wins 55%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Watford - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 21% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +5 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Hull City
Watford
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Hull City | Liga | Watford | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.03 | 2.59 | • 2.55 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 62% | 57% | ▲ 66% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 66% | 51% | ▼ 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 28% | 24% | ▼ 14% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 83% | 72% | • 72% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 83% | 78% | ▼ 76% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Hull City's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Watford. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Hull City vs Watford?
The Championship match finished Hull City 0:0 Watford. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Hull City vs Watford?
Hull City score 1.66 goals per game on average and Watford 1.34. The Championship average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 62% of Hull City's matches and 66% of Watford's.
What form are Hull City and Watford in?
Over the last 5 games Hull City have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Watford 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Hull City vs Watford?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.