Prediction for match Hull City — Watford, 03.02.2026

Odds and Probability Percentages for the Match Outcome

In the English Championship on January 4, Hull City will face Watford. The odds for Watford to win are 2.50, for Hull City to succeed are 2.73, and a draw is priced at 3.28. In terms of probability percentages reflecting the balance of power, Hull City is rated at 34.20%, a draw at 28.46%, and Watford at 37.34%. Watford is highlighted as the favorite by the odds and probabilities, although the gap with Hull City is not very large. The betting line for the match also includes options for totals and both teams to score, indicating a variety of possible scenarios for the encounter. Paying attention to the detailed statistics of both teams can help in selecting the right bet for this match.

Team Results and Statistics

In the last five matches, Hull City has shown an average ball possession of 44.4%, received 3.6 yellow cards, committed 11.4 fouls, and been caught offside 2.4 times per game. Watford, over the same period, has an average possession of 45.8%, received 2.6 yellow cards, committed 7.6 fouls, and recorded 1.2 offsides. In Hull City's last three matches, they played as follows: 01.01.2026 - Hull City vs Stoke City 0-1, 29.12.2025 - Middlesbrough vs Hull City 0-1, 26.12.2025 - Sheffield Wednesday vs Hull City 2-2. Watford, in their last three encounters, defeated Birmingham 3-0 (01.01.2026), won against Norwich City 1-0 (29.12.2025), and beat Leicester 2-1 (26.12.2025). In the head-to-head on 27.09.2025, Watford was stronger than Hull City with a score of 2-1. It is also worth noting that Hull City and Watford demonstrate stability in their key secondary metrics, which could impact the course of the upcoming match.

Goals Based on Match Statistics

In a five-match series, Hull City shows an average of 2.2 goals per match, scoring 1.4 and conceding 0.8. Watford, in their last five games, averages 2.4 goals per game, scoring 1.8 and conceding only 0.6. For over 2.5 goals, Hull City has 2 out of 5, while Watford has 3 out of 5. In the first half, over 1.5 goals occurred for Hull City 2 times out of 5, and for Watford 3 times out of 5. In the second half, Hull City played 2 out of 5 over 1.5, while Watford never had more than 1.5 goals in the second half over five matches. In terms of goal intervals, Hull City most often scores between 16-30, 31-45, 46-60, and 76-90 minutes (25% each), and concedes most often in the first 15 minutes (43%). Watford scores most frequently in the first 15 minutes (29%) and concedes between 31-45 minutes (40%). Both teams have metrics that suggest an entertaining match: both have an average total of goals above 2.0, and over 2.5 goals were recorded in at least one of the sides in three of the last five games. Supporting the prediction for over 2.5 goals is the fact that Hull City consistently scores, while Watford shows high scoring ability and defensive reliability. Furthermore, both teams are capable of being active, especially in the first half. Combined, these factors make a bet on over 2.5 goals at 1.89 a logical choice for this match.

Corners: Figures and Possible Bets

The average number of corners for Hull City over five matches is 4.2, and for Watford, it is also 4.2. In a series of five games, the total corners over 9.5 were recorded 3 times for both teams. Looking at the line for total corners, for the value of 9.5, both options are presented: over 9.5 is priced at 1.67, under 9.5 at 2.08. This value is very close to the sum of the average corners of both teams (8.4), making it most relevant for analysis. In corner outcome bets, Hull City is the favorite with odds of 1.96. Statistically, both teams are capable of earning corners, and the frequency of over 9.5 corners suggests the possibility of seeing at least 10 corners in the game. Based on this data, a bet on total corners over 9.5 seems justified, and one might also consider Hull City's activity in terms of corners.