Match Analysis

Match Analysis: Bristol City vs Watford

Bristol City vs Watford ended 2-1. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.

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Championship 2025-04-05 14:00 Ashton Gate Stadium Regular Season - 40
Full Time
Bristol City

Bristol City

R. McCrorie24'
N. Wells29'
2 - 1
Final score
Watford

Watford

80'M. Doumbia
MATCH STORY

How the match unfolded

Bristol City beat Watford 2-1.

Goals: R. McCrorie (Bristol City, 24'), N. Wells (Bristol City, 29'), M. Doumbia (Watford, 80').

Bristol City had 44% possession to Watford's 56%, with 7.00 shots to 8.00.

R. McCrorie (Bristol City) was the standout performer, rated 7.7.

KEY MOMENTS

Match events timeline

18'
Out: K. BaahIn: T. Ince
Watford
24'
R. McCrorieNormal Goal
Bristol City
29'
N. WellsM. Sykes
Bristol City
60'
Out: M. SissokoIn: G. Chakvetadze
Watford
60'
Out: V. BayoIn: M. Doumbia
Watford
64'
Out: J. WilliamsIn: M. McGuane
Bristol City
64'
Out: N. WellsIn: S. Armstrong
Bristol City
64'
Out: R. McCrorieIn: H. Roberts
Bristol City
69'
George EarthyYellow Card
Bristol City
72'
Out: M. BirdIn: A. Mehmeti
Bristol City
78'
Out: J. NgakiaIn: R. Andrews
Watford
79'
Out: C. WileyIn: Y. Larouci
Watford
80'
M. DoumbiaI. Louza
Watford
90+1'
Out: M. SykesIn: S. Bell
Bristol City
90+6'
Edo KayembeYellow Card
Watford
TEAM DATA

Match statistics

Bristol City
Statistic
Watford
44%
Possession
56%
7
Total Shots
8
4
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
2
1
Blocked Shots
3
6
Shots Inside Box
1
1
Shots Outside Box
7
2
Corners
2
1
Offsides
0
11
Fouls
9
1
Yellow Cards
1
424
Total Passes
550
329
Accurate Passes
470
2
Goalkeeper Saves
2
0.67
Expected Goals (xG)
0.28
-0.31
Goals Prevented
-0.31
TEAM SHEETS

Starting lineups and substitutes

PLAYER IMPACT

Data-based man of the match and player highlights

Top-rated player
R. McCrorie
Bristol City

R. McCrorie

Rating 7.7 · 1 goals · 0 assists · 1 shots on target

2
Bristol City

N. Wells

Rating 7.0 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT

3
Watford

M. Doumbia

Rating 7.0 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT

4
Watford

I. Louza

Rating 7.3 · 0 G · 1 A · 0 SOT

6
Bristol City

M. Sykes

Rating 6.7 · 0 G · 1 A · 0 SOT

MODEL REVIEW

Prediction vs actual result

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Bristol City vs Watford match analysis

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