Watford vs Bristol City Prediction: Watford have been very inconsistent this season

Watford is set to host Bristol City on Saturday at the Vicarage Road. Who will come out on top after 90 minutes? 

Watford

Earlier this week, there were reports suggesting that Watford was considering their third managerial change this season, despite Chris Wilder having only managed the team for six games. However, the club's hierarchy dismissed these claims, stating that Wilder would remain in charge for the remaining five games of the season. Since his appointment, Watford has collected five points from six games, most recently drawing after giving up a two-goal lead at Coventry. With four games without a win, Watford currently sits in 12th place, six points behind sixth-placed Blackburn Rovers, who have a game in hand. Their inconsistent performances at home have been a major factor in their struggles, having won only three times at Vicarage Road since the World Cup.

Watford Predicted lineup

Hamer; Andrews, Porteous, Hoedt, Kamara; Bacuna; Sarr, Choudhury, Louza, Pedro; Araujo

Bristol City Form

It seems unlikely that Bristol City will secure the final playoff spot unless they win all five of their remaining matches, but this may serve as motivation for Nigel Pearson's team. Despite a recent three-game unbeaten run, Bristol City has only won twice in eight games since March. On Easter Monday, they had looked set to secure an impressive victory over Middlesbrough, but they ultimately relinquished a two-goal lead and had to settle for a draw. Although Bristol City is unlikely to make the playoffs, Pearson will want his side to finish the season strongly and aim for a top-10 finish.

Bristol City possible lineup

O'Leary; Tanner, Vyner, Pring, Dasilva; King, James; Cornick, Weimann, Bell; Wells

Watford vs Bristol City Expert tips

Both Watford and Bristol City are looking to turn their fortunes around and secure a much-needed victory. This match is crucial for both teams, with the visitors needing a win to improve their chances of success. This may create more chances for Watford on the counter-attack, and we predict they will score a decisive goal later in the game and win. Based on their recent head-to-head record, Wilder's team are tipped as the slight favourite to win this game, and we predict they will do so, providing them with a much-needed confidence boost. Expect more than 2.5 goals in the game.