Watford vs Hull City: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Ladbrokes' detailed preview for Watford vs Hull City in the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 15:00 BST match.

• Fixture: Watford vs Hull City

• Date: Saturday, 27 September 2025

• Kick-off: 15:00 BST

• Venue: Vicarage Road

Match Prediction: Watford 2-1 Hull City

Watford's recent form has been a bit of a rollercoaster, but they've shown they can nick a win at home. With two draws and a win in their last four league outings, they'll be looking to exploit Hull's away form, which has been patchy. Watford's knack for scoring at home could be key, especially against a Hull side that's struggled on the road lately.

Hull City have had a mixed bag but can be dangerous, especially after their recent home win against Southampton. They'll need to tighten up at the back if they want to leave Vicarage Road with points. It's going to be a tight affair, but Watford's home advantage may tip the scales.

Watford's recent results show they're tough to beat at home, with a win and two draws in their last three at Vicarage Road. That home form could give them the edge against Hull. However, their away losses suggest they need to be more consistent, but at home, they've got a fighting chance.

Their last win against QPR will boost their confidence, and with a solid performance against Southampton, they'll be looking to build on that. If they can keep their focus and intensity high, they could well come out on top against Hull. 

• Loss: 0-1 vs Blackburn Rovers (H)

• Draw: 2-2 vs Southampton (H)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Swansea City (A)

• Win: 2-1 vs Queens Park Rangers (H)

• Loss: 0-1 vs Charlton Athletic (A)

Hull City's recent form has been up and down, with two wins but also two losses in their last five league games. Their away form is a concern, having failed to win in their previous two games on the road. They'll need to be more solid defensively if they're to get anything from this game.

Their recent home win against Southampton shows they can be a threat, but they'll need to carry that form away from home. If they can find their rhythm early, they might just surprise Watford, but it's a big ask given their recent away performances.

• Win: 3-1 vs Southampton (H)

• Draw: 2-2 vs Swansea City (A)

• Loss: 2-4 vs Bristol City (A)

• Loss: 0-3 vs Blackburn Rovers (H)

• Win: 3-2 vs Oxford United (H)

Watford have had the upper hand in recent meetings, winning two of the last five encounters. Hull managed a win and a draw in their home games, but Watford's away win shows they can perform on the road. 

It's been tight, with three of the last five games ending with a one-goal margin, suggesting another close contest is on the cards.

• Watford 1-0 Hull City (08 Apr 2025)

• Hull City 1-1 Watford (11 Dec 2024)

• Watford 0-0 Hull City (20 Apr 2024)

• Hull City 1-2 Watford (02 Dec 2023)

• Hull City 1-0 Watford (22 Apr 2023)

• Giorgi Chakvetadze (Finger) - Out

• Pierre Dwomoh (Thigh) - Out

• Jeremy Ngakia (Groin) - Doubt

• Caleb Wiley (Abductor) - Doubt

• Mohamed Belloumi (Hamstring) - Out

• Matty Crooks (Ankle) - Out

• Nathan Tinsdale (Knee) - Out

• Semi Ajayi (Hamstring) - Out

• Liam Millar (Knee) - Out

• Eliot Matazo (Knee) - Out

• Predicted lineup: Selvik, Alleyne, Keben, Pollock, F. Mendy, N. Mendy, Louza, Kyprianou, Bola, Irankunda, Baah

With Selvik in goal and a solid backline of Alleyne, Keben, and Kyprianou, Watford will look to build from the back. The attacking duo of Irankunda and Baah could be key in breaking down Hull's defence.

• Predicted lineup: Pandur, Coyle, Egan, Hughes, Giles, Hadziahmetovic, Lundstram, Belloumi, Gelhardt, Joseph, McBurnie

Hull's defence, led by Coyle, Giles, and Hughes, will need to be on top form to keep Watford at bay. In attack, Gelhardt and Joseph will be crucial in exploiting any gaps in Watford's defence.

• Formose Mendy vs Ryan Giles: Mendy's defensive solidity will be tested by Giles' attacking flair down the left.

• Imran Louza vs Amir Hadziahmetovic: Louza's creativity in midfield will face a stern test from Hadziahmetovic's tenacity.

• Nestory Irankunda (Watford): Irankunda's pace and directness could be a game-changer for Watford.

• Joe Gelhardt (Hull City): Gelhardt's goal-scoring threat will be vital for Hull if they're to get anything from this game.

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