Hull vs Watford: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Hull City prepare to host Watford on February 3, 2026, with kick-off at 20:45 under referee Backhouse, this ENGLAND: Championship fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.

Hull City, currently 3rd in the standings with 53 points from 29 games, are within reach of the top with 5 points behind. They've earned 26 points from 14 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Watford, sitting 10th with 43 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 14 points from 13 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Hull City and Watford have favored Watford, with Watford claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-2). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Blackburn, Hull City recorded a 1-0 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Pandur, Famewo, Egan, Hughes, Coyle, Slater , Lundstram, Millar, Hadziahmetovic, Gelhardt, McBurnie. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Watford's last outing came against Swansea, where they secured a 0-2 defeat using a 4-1-4-1 system. Their starting XI featured Selvik, Bola, Abankwah, Keben, Ngakia, Kayembe, Louza, Maamma, Doumbia, Ince, Kjerrumgaard. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Looking ahead, Hull City are expected to maintain their 4-2-3-1 structure, while Watford are likely to counter with a 4-4-2 setup. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Hull City's fixtures have averaged 2.1 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Watford's games average 2.6 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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