Statistics people will highlight a considerable difference in performance between these teams based on results so far, with Bristol City U23 in front of Watford U23 by 12 points.
- Bristol City U23 have the most scored goals in the second half (16) in Professional Development League
- Watford U23 is in the worst form (0-1-5)
There should be plenty of energy on the pitch in this game, as both sides have had time to recuperate from their last game. Let's hope both teams are ready to give it all.
Bristol City U23 form and stats
When playing at home in the Professional Development League, Bristol City U23 have managed 2 wins, 0 draws and suffered 2 defeats from 4 games. Bristol are very eager to stop a potential losing streak, having lost their two previous games here.
The home team returns after being equal after 90 minutes with Millwall U23 (placed 3rd) on their last time out; the Professional Development League game ended 1-1.
In the preceding match a 3-0 victory visiting Charlton U23.The Bristol City U23 manager has got the team scoring with 9 from 4 home games in the league. Bristol are struggling defensively, conceding on average more than two goals per home game (8 from 4 played).
Watford U23 form and stats
There's been little loot from Watford U23's travels as they have only collected 4 points from 6 away games in the Professional Development League. Watford U23 only have 1 win to counter their 4 defeats and 1 draw. With the Watford losing streak of five defeats in a row, regardless of arena, optimism is low and sinking.
Watford lost away at Newcastle Utd U23 (1-2) in their previous game and are perhaps starting to feel homesick.
It was a Professional Development League defeat before that one as the away game against Cardiff U23 wasn't a success with a 0-4 loss.The attacking power of Watford U23 when travelling is not overwhelming with 4 goals scored from 6 league matches away. For Watford, more than two goals on average per game end up in their own net. Watford U23 has visited these top teams two times, and 2 of 2 has ended with 2 goals or more!
Head 2 Head
It's not the first time these sides meet on the pitch this season, as the statistics show this recent fixture: Watford U23 - Bristol 2-4. Bristol City U23-Watford U23 H2H statistics last ten meetings regardless of arena: Bristol five wins, Watford U23 four wins, one draw. nine of these ten matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).Bristol City U23 missing players
Watford U23 missing players
| Bristol City U23 | Watford U23 | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 10 | 4 | 1 | Played | P | 2 | 6 | 11 |
| 7 | 2 | 0 | Won | W | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | 2 | 1 | Lost | L | 2 | 4 | 7 |
| 26 | 9 | 0 | Scored | S | 1 | 4 | 14 |
| 14 | 8 | 2 | Conceded | C | 6 | 12 | 26 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 83% | 91% |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 83% | 91% |
| 70% | 50% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 67% | 82% |
| 40% | 50% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 50% | 33% | 64% |
| 40% | 50% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 27% |
| 60% | 50% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 17% | 45% |
| 30% | 25% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 33% | 18% |
| 10% | 25% | 100% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 67% | 45% |
| 6.1 | 6.5 | 6 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 2.5 | 3.5 | 4.1 |
| 4.3 | 5.5 | 10 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 7.5 | 8 | 5.9 |
| 0.9 | 0.8 | 0 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 1.7 | 1.5 |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13.2 | 11 | 5 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 6.5 | 7 | 9.9 |
| 5.7 | 4.8 | 1 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2 | 2.3 | 3.8 |
| 46% | 47% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 25% | 29% | 33% |
| 11.1 | 12.5 | 27 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 15.5 | 13.3 | 10.9 |
| 6 | 7 | 16 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 7 | 5.2 | 4.6 |
- All of Bristol City U23's matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Bristol City U23 have scored at least twice as many goals at home as Watford U23 have scored away.
- Bristol City U23 have the most scored goals in the second half (16) in Professional Development League
- Bristol City U23 haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Watford U23 have conceded at least twice as many corners as they have won away.
- Watford U23 have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
- Watford U23 is in the worst form (0-1-5)
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Cardiff U23 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 29 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 4 | 23 | 33 |
| 2 | Bristol City U23 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 26 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 6 | 12 | 22 |
| 3 | Millwall U23 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 22 | 21 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 20 |
| 4 | Ipswich U23 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 28 | 20 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 18 |
| 5 | Charlton U23 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 21 | 19 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 10 | 2 | 14 |
| 6 | Colchester U23 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 14 |
| 7 | Swansea City U23 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 15 | 23 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -8 | 11 |
| 8 | Watford U23 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 14 | 26 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 12 | -12 | 10 |
| 9 | Queens Park Rangers U23 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 14 | 27 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 10 | -13 | 10 |