Watford -Vs- City

Hull City travel to Watford on Saturday, looking to extend their unbeaten away record.

Having set a club record of fourteen games undefeated away from Hull with victory over Coventry City, Nigel Pearson`s men will now look to extend that record by taking points from Vicarage Road.

The Tigers have fond memories of Vicarage Road, with Phil Brown`s team 2-0 winners in the away leg of the 2008 Play-Off semi-final.

Defeat to Millwall at the KC has left City`s promotion aspirations in tatters, and even victory on Saturday may not be enough to keep City`s promotion chances alive with games starting to run out.

Vital Quotes:

Watford Team News:

Adrian Mariappa returns after serving a one game suspension during the defeat to Coventry City.

Lee Hodson and Lloyd Doyley are both fit and in contention to play, strengthening Watford`s defensive options.

Player to watch: Danny Graham

The Watford striker has been the bright point of The Hornets` season, and has been a main source of goals that have helped lift Watford into promotion contention.

Hull City Team News:

The Tigers will welcome back Liam Rosenior into the first team after an injury lay-off, while Tom Cairney has recovered from illness and is available for selection.

Vito Mannone looks set to miss the remainder of the season, meaning Brad Guzan will feature for the final time before he returns to Aston Villa.

Player to watch: Robert Koren

The Slovenian has been quiet in recent weeks and needs to produce big performances if City are to force their way into the top six.

Match Facts & Stats

Hull City boast an enviable away record that stretches back to September, while Watford are strong at home and have not failed to score in any home match this season.

With The Tigers, the first goal has been all important and, with defeat for either side almost certainly spelling the end for any promotion hopes, the first goal will be crucial again this Saturday.

Vital Hull Prediction: Watford 1 – 2 City