Hull vs Watford Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 03 Feb 2026
Championship Betting Preview: Hull vs Watford
Hull welcome Watford to MKM Stadium, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Tuesday 3 February.
When Watford clash against Hull, we will take the former at -119 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. With our stake divided between 0 and +0.5, the visitors look as though they can land a return by swerving defeat.
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Hull City won their last game 1-0, making it four on the spin. This was an away win at Ewood Park against Blackburn Rovers. The Tigers recorded just 38% possession and had four shots on target, with a late strike from Lewis Koumas proving the difference.
Watford were defeated in their previous game, being turned over 2-0 at home to Swansea City at Vicarage Road. Javi Gracia's side enjoyed 56% possession and recorded five shots on goal.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Watford are bidding for a third successive victory against Hull, having previously claimed home wins of 2-1 and 1-0 at Vicarage Road. The past 7 H2H matches have included three Watford victories, three draws and one Hull win.
| Championship | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Hull |
29 | 16 | 5 | 8 | 48 | 40 | 8 | 48:40 | 53 |
| 10 | Watford |
29 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 39 | 35 | 4 | 39:35 | 43 |
Hull have 8 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw, averaging 1.7 goals from 11.6 attempts and 4.4 shots on goal. Sergej Jakirovic's team have averaged 42.1% possession and 4.7 corners per game, conceding 0.6 goals and 5.9 corners from 14.3 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal.
Oli McBurnie leads the way with 5 goals, Kyle Joseph has 4, with Lewis Koumas and two others on 1. Kyle Joseph, Amir Hadziahmetovic and Oli McBurnie have racked up the most assists with 2 each.
Watford have won 4, lost 2 and drawn 4, with an average of 1.2 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 13.1 attempts. The Hornets have averaged 50.7% possession, 5.3 corners awarded and 5.9 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.0 goals from 2.7 shots on goal and 9.4 attempts.
Thomas Ince has top scored with 3, while Mamadou Doumbia, Vivaldo Semedo and Othmane Maamma are next on 2. Nestory Irankunda and Imran Louza have both managed 2 assists in the previous 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Hull predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Ivor Pandur (GK), Akin Famewo, John Egan, Charlie Hughes, Lewie Coyle, Regan Slater, Amir Hadziahmetovic, Joel Ndala, Matt Crooks, Liam Millar, Oliver McBurnie.
Watford predicted lineup (4-4-2): Egil Selvik (GK), James Abankwah, Jeremy Ngakia, Kevin Keben, Marc Bola, Tom Ince, Nampalys Mendy, Imran Louza, Othmane Maamma, Moussa Sissoko, Luca Kjerrumgaard.
Hull vs Watford Prediction & Betting Tips
Dive into our full Hull vs Watford betting preview, featuring an expert match prediction, a projected scoreline, valuable corners advice, top player prop bet and a bet builder designed for value.
Match Prediction
Watford +0.25 at -119 have the look of a value bet on the Asian Handicap. We give them a good chance of landing a victory in this Championship clash and it’s therefore a pick we’ll back with confidence.
The latest Championship injury and suspension news can have a big bearing and we use this data as well as the latest form guide. We’re also keen to study the football stats so that we can get the fullest picture of how the action might happen.
Key Hull vs Watford league stats:
According to the top betting sites, our pick has a 54.3% chance of landing a return. Based on our experts research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
There are odds of +750 available that Watford land a 2-1 win. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.
Player Prop Picks
Othmane Maamma (Watford) has racked up three goals in his past five Championship away games. We believe this is the best of the player props, with a healthy +370 available when it comes to betting him to score at any time.
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Corners Prediction
Watford have had over 4.5 corners in three straight games, with Hull conceding over 4.5 corners in their past six games. We think that the value can be found by wagering on Team Corners and you can secure -119 that Watford go over the line.
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Hull vs Watford Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The Full-Time Result odds of +125 suggest that Hull City are likely victors and there’s a 44% probability that the favourites win this Championship clash. If you want to wager on the underdog, Watford have been priced up at +220.
You can back Hull at -175 on the Draw No Bet market, with money back if the game is a draw. Watford are +120 and this could be an attractive option for those who want some insurance.
The Total Goals market looks like a close call, with Over and Under 2.5 Goals available at similar odds. An alternative angle is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been chalked up at -147.
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There is +165 available that Oliver McBurnie finds the net anytime, while the favourite to score the first goal is on offer at +420.
Hull have racked up five wins, three defeats and two draws in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.20.
Watford are unbeaten in the last four games on their travels. Javi Gracia's side have collected four draws, three wins and three defeats in the past 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 1.50.
It was a 1-1 draw when Hull last played Watford at MKM Stadium. The past 3 H2H games at MKM Stadium have featured one Hull victory, one Watford win and a draw.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hull Home Stats |
5-2-3 | 2.40 | 1.20 | 1.20 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 5 | |
Watford Away Stats |
3-4-3 | 2.90 | 1.40 | 1.50 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 2 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
Hull League Stats
Watford League Stats
- 8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 5.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.90 corners awarded and 5.20 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.10 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.30 corners awarded and 5.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 5.90 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 11.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.40 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 42.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 45.00% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 50.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 48.30% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Hull this season are Oli McBurnie (11), Joe Gelhardt (10), Kyle Joseph (7)
- Top Assistors for Hull this season are Ryan Giles (8), Oli McBurnie (5), Lewie Coyle (4)
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Hull vs Watford Lineups & Team News
Always review the Hull vs Watford team news before locking in your bets. We’ll bring you the expected and confirmed lineups for the Championship along with up-to-date injury news.
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Watford Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
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Championship Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry | 30 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 63:35 | 58 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 30 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 47:29 | 58 |
| 3 | Hull | 29 | 16 | 5 | 8 | 48:40 | 53 |
| 4 | Ipswich | 29 | 14 | 9 | 6 | 49:28 | 51 |
| 5 | Millwall | 30 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 37:36 | 50 |
| 6 | Wrexham | 30 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 44:37 | 47 |
| 7 | Derby | 30 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 44:37 | 45 |
| 8 | Preston | 30 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 37:34 | 44 |
| 9 | Bristol City | 30 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 40:36 | 43 |
| 10 | Watford | 29 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 39:35 | 43 |
| 11 | QPR | 30 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 42:43 | 43 |
| 12 | Stoke | 30 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 34:28 | 42 |
| 13 | Birmingham | 30 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 41:38 | 42 |
| 14 | Southampton | 30 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 43:41 | 40 |
| 15 | Swansea | 30 | 11 | 6 | 13 | 34:37 | 39 |
| 16 | Leicester | 30 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 40:45 | 38 |
| 17 | Sheffield Utd | 29 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 40:42 | 36 |
| 18 | Charlton | 29 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 29:38 | 35 |
| 19 | Norwich | 30 | 9 | 6 | 15 | 37:42 | 33 |
| 20 | Portsmouth | 28 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 27:37 | 33 |
| 21 | West Brom | 30 | 9 | 5 | 16 | 32:47 | 32 |
| 22 | Blackburn | 29 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 26:38 | 29 |
| 23 | Oxford | 29 | 6 | 9 | 14 | 27:38 | 27 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wed | 29 | 1 | 8 | 20 | 18:57 | -7 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry | 14 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 31:11 | 35 |
| 2 | Ipswich | 16 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 30:12 | 35 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough | 15 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 25:11 | 33 |
| 4 | Millwall | 16 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 22:18 | 30 |
| 5 | Watford | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 24:17 | 29 |
| 6 | Birmingham | 14 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 28:14 | 27 |
| 7 | QPR | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 28:21 | 26 |
| 8 | Hull | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 21:20 | 26 |
| 9 | Swansea | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 20:18 | 25 |
| 10 | Bristol City | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 25:20 | 24 |
| 11 | Wrexham | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 26:22 | 24 |
| 12 | Southampton | 14 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 19:13 | 23 |
| 13 | Preston | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 19:16 | 23 |
| 14 | Portsmouth | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 18:15 | 22 |
| 15 | Leicester | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 20:19 | 22 |
| 16 | West Brom | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 18:19 | 22 |
| 17 | Stoke | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 19:14 | 21 |
| 18 | Charlton | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 15:14 | 21 |
| 19 | Sheffield Utd | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 21:14 | 20 |
| 20 | Derby | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 18:21 | 18 |
| 21 | Oxford | 15 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 13:19 | 15 |
| 22 | Norwich | 14 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 14:20 | 13 |
| 23 | Blackburn | 15 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 14:22 | 11 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wed | 16 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 7:33 | 4 |
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