Hull City 1-1 Watford – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Watford at 38% — recent form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Hull City vs Watford encounter.
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Analysis
Watford make the trip to The MKM Stadium to face Hull City in Championship (matchday 20). The match kicks off on Wednesday 11 December 2024 at 19:45 UK time.
Form
Hull City (all games): 0W 3D 7L across their last 10 — 0.30 PPG. Last five: L L L L L. They are averaging 0.50 goals per game and conceding 1.40 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market.
Hull City's home record over their last 10 home games: 1W 4D 5L (0.70 PPG). At home they are averaging 0.80 goals scored and 1.20 conceded per game.
Watford have collected 1.70 PPG across their last 10 games: 5W 2D 3L. Last five: L W D W D. Their scoring rate of 1.40 per game is modest, conceding 1.10 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 4 clean sheets in 10 outings (40%) underlines their defensive solidity.
On the road, Watford have gone 2W 1D 7L in their last 10 away fixtures (0.70 PPG). Away from home they average 1.40 goals scored and 2.30 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context. Their away PPG of 0.70 is notably below their overall 1.70 — form away from home has been a clear weakness recently.
The travelling side arrive in better shape. Watford are 1.40 PPG clear of Hull City over their recent games (1.70 vs 0.30). Backing the visitors outright or on Draw No Bet are both valid approaches where the price allows.
H2H History
The head-to-head record is closely matched — across the 4 H2H matches in our data, the wins are level at 1 apiece, with 2 draws. Neither side has a commanding advantage.
Scoring has been limited in the 4 H2H matches in our data, averaging 1.0 goals per game, which makes Under 2.5 the head-to-head-backed angle in the goals market. The most recent of those, on 20 Apr 2024, ended Hull City 0–0 Watford — a draw.
With a balanced win record and just 1.0 goals per game, the H2H data points toward a tight, low-scoring contest — Under 2.5 is the stronger head-to-head angle regardless of which side wins.
Trading Data
Hull City goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (last 64 games, 32 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 75% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 76% of the time; of the 20 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 35%; of the 18 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 33%; BTTS occurs in 56% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 38% of games (home games).
Watford goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (last 64 games, 32 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 66% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 73% of the time; of the 7 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 29%; of the 19 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 26%; BTTS occurs in 53% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 56% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Hull City 59% versus Watford 53%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Hull City 50% | Watford 53%). Note also that Watford surrender HT leads in 29% of cases while Hull City recover from half-time deficits to draw or win 33% of the time — a dynamic that could influence in-play positioning.
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Hull City 1.35 xG and Watford 1.44 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Hull City attack 0.777 / defence 1.151 | Watford attack 1.208 / defence 1.296. League average goals — home 1.338 / away 1.034. Hull City's attack rating of 0.777 is below the league average, which holds their xG down at 1.35. Watford's defence rating of 1.296 (above 1 = concedes more than average) is pushing Hull City's projected output up. Watford have an above-average attack rating of 1.208, which lifts their away xG to 1.44. Data: built from Hull City's last 65 games and Watford's last 64.
Result probabilities: Hull City 34% | Draw 28% | Watford 38%. Fair-value odds: Hull City 2.97 | Draw 3.52 | Watford 2.64. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome reaches 45%. The draw at 28% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 53% | BTTS Yes probability 58% | Total xG 2.79. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 53%/47% — the total xG of 2.79 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS Yes at 58% is only a slight lean — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Final Verdict
Poisson rates Watford as the most likely outcome at 38% — marginal model lean. Recent form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw probability of 28% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Watford if the outright odds are short. The opposing side holds a 34% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
The Poisson model projects 2.79 xG in total — Over 2.5 at 53% — mixed conviction, supported by recent form (Hull City's last 10 home games and Watford's last 10 away games) averaging 2.9 goals per game — though the H2H data averaging only 1.0 goals per game across 4 H2H matches points the other way.
Poisson assigns a 58% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate — both teams scored in: Hull City 50% (last 10 home games) | Watford 60% (last 10 away games).
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Hull City vs Watford | Competition: Championship, matchday 20 | Venue: The MKM Stadium • Kick-off: Wednesday 11 December 2024 at 19:45 UK time • Data inputs: head-to-head data, recent form (overall and home/away), the Poisson prediction model and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Hull City 34% | Draw 28% | Watford 38% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 53% (Under 47%) | BTTS Yes 58% (No 42%) | xG Hull City 1.35 / Watford 1.44 • Poisson strength factors: Hull City attack 0.777 / def 1.151 | Watford attack 1.208 / def 1.296 | league avg home 1.338 / away 1.034 • Poisson stance: Watford (38%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.35
Hull City xG
Expected Goals
1.44
Watford xG
58%
BTTS
78%
Over 1.5
53%
Over 2.5
30%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
⚠️ This analysis is generated algorithmically from statistical data and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute betting advice. Please gamble responsibly.
❓ Hull City vs Watford FAQs
What time does Hull City vs Watford kick off?
Hull City vs Watford kicked off at 19:45 UK time on Wednesday 11 December 2024 at The MKM Stadium.
What was the final score in Hull City vs Watford?
Hull City 1 - 1 Watford.
Where is Hull City vs Watford being played?
The match is being played at The MKM Stadium.
What competition is Hull City vs Watford part of?
Hull City vs Watford is a Championship fixture (matchday 20) (England).
Who is favourite to win Hull City vs Watford?
Our statistical model gives Hull City a 34% chance of winning, Watford a 38% chance, and a 28% chance of a draw — making Watford the favourite.
Will both teams score in Hull City vs Watford?
Our model estimates a 58% probability that both Hull City and Watford will score, so it leans towards BTTS Yes.
Will Hull City vs Watford have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 53%, so it leans towards over 2.5 goals.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
The model rates Hull City's attack at 0.78x the league average against Watford's defence at 1.30x — combine the two and it projects 1.35 expected goals for the hosts. Flip it around — Watford's attack (1.21x) against Hull City's defence (1.15x) — and the away total comes out at 1.44.
These ratings are built from Hull City's last 65 games and Watford's last 64 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 13.5% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 1-2 (8.6%), 2-1 (8.1%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 30% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Watford Win
34%
2.97
28%
3.52
38%
2.64
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
12.0%
Draw
Most likely
0 – 1
8.9%
Away win
1 – 2
8.6%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.35
Hull City xG
Total xG
2.79
1.44
Watford xG
2.97
34%
Home win
3.52
28%
Draw
2.64
38%
Away win
Goals Markets
77%
Over 1.5
1.30
23%
Under 1.5
4.35
53%
Over 2.5
1.89
47%
Under 2.5
2.13
30%
Over 3.5
3.33
70%
Under 3.5
1.43
15%
Over 4.5
6.67
85%
Under 4.5
1.18
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
58%
BTTS Yes
1.72
42%
BTTS No
2.38
Clean Sheet
24%
4.21
26%
3.85
Win to Nil
8%
12.49
10%
10.17
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 6.2 | 8.9 | 6.4 | 3.1 | 1.1 | 0.3 |
| 1 | 8.3 | 12.0 | 8.6 | 4.1 | 1.5 | 0.4 |
| 2 | 5.6 | 8.1 | 5.8 | 2.8 | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| 3 | 2.5 | 3.6 | 2.6 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.2 | – |
| 5 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Hull City vs Watford Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for Hull City vs Watford?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.5%.
How many goals are Hull City and Watford expected to score?
The model projects 1.35 expected goals for Hull City and 1.44 for Watford, a combined total of 2.79.
How confident is the prediction model for Hull City vs Watford?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 38%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Hull City's recent record stands at 22W 19D 23L from 64 games, a 1.33 PPG return, with L-L-L-L-L in the last five.
Watford, meanwhile, have gone 22W 20D 22L across 64 games — 1.34 PPG, with L-W-D-W-D in their last five.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.33 PPG for Hull City against 1.34 for Watford. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
Home & Away Splits
At home specifically, Hull City have managed 8W 13D 11L from their last 32 home games — 1.16 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Watford's away record stands at 9W 9D 14L across their last 32 away games, a 1.12 PPG haul.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
Hull City are averaging 1.31 goals scored and 1.33 conceded per game recently; Watford are on 1.36 scored and 1.33 conceded.
Last 64 Results
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Hull City
Blended
Watford
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Hull City (Home) vs Watford (Away)
Home games only for the home side · Away games only for the away side
Hull City
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Watford
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❓ Hull City vs Watford Form FAQs
What form are Hull City and Watford in coming into this match?
Hull City have gone 22W 19D 23L in their last 64 games (1.33 PPG), while Watford have gone 22W 20D 22L in their last 64 (1.34 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Hull City at home or Watford away?
Hull City's home record (1.16 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Hull City at home: 1.16 PPG; Watford away: 1.12 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
We have 8 H2H matches between these sides on record, dating back to December 2022 — enough to show some patterns. All of them came in Championship. The most recent was on 3 February 2026, roughly 9 months ago.
Records & Recent Trends
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Hull City have gone 1W 2D 1L from the 4 H2H matches in our data played on their own ground against Watford — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 8 Meetings
1
Hull City
4
Draws
3
Watford
Recent Meetings
❓ Hull City vs Watford H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Hull City and Watford?
Across the 8 head-to-head matches in our data, Hull City have won 1, Watford have won 3, and 4 have been drawn.
When did Hull City and Watford last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 3 February 2026: Hull City 0-0 Watford.
Who has won more matches between Hull City and Watford?
Watford have the better head-to-head record, with 3 wins from the 8 head-to-head matches in our data.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
Hull City are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 75% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 31% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 50% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 25% of those situations.
Watford are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 66% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 23% of those situations.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Hull City 56%, Watford 53% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 38% (Hull City) and 56% (Watford).
On the defensive side: Hull City have failed to score in 28% of games; Watford in 38%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Hull City home games / Watford away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Hull City vs Watford Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in Hull City and Watford matches?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 56% of Hull City's recent matches and 53% of Watford's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Are Hull City and Watford matches usually high-scoring?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 38% of Hull City's recent games and 56% of Watford's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Hull City and Watford matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 75% of Hull City's recent matches and 66% of Watford's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Hull City and Watford share the spoils in a 1-1 draw.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
The points were shared at The MKM Stadium, Regular Season - 20, as Hull City and Watford drew 1-1 in the Championship. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Hull City 1.35 xG and Watford 1.44 xG, a combined 2.79. The scoreboard read 1-1 for 2 actual goals. Both sides finished within a goal of their individual projections, so the scoreline sat close to the model's expected shape. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Hull City attack 0.78 / defence 1.15 against Watford attack 1.21 / defence 1.30, drawn from 65/64 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Hull City 34% | Draw 28% | Watford 38%, with Watford to win its most likely call at 38%. The actual draw had been the model's second-ranked read at 28%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 53%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — the opposite of the projected direction. Over 1.5 had been 78% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 58% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 52% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Hull City 50%, Watford 53%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 56%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Hull City's trading profile (64 games, 32 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 59% of their matches — today it did.
Watford's trading profile (64 games, 32 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 53% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Hull City 1.33 PPG, Watford 1.34 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the draw fit that even billing.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (hit). The data was on the wrong side of this result more often than not — a reminder that a single match sits well inside the model's variance.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.
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