FootyMAD's Watford match preview

Last updated : 31 October 2009 By Footymad Previewer
Footymad preview
History of the West Bromwich Albion v Watford fixture

West Brom. prepare to entertain Watford at The Hawthorns on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Baggies are clearly on top, having won 9 and lost only 3 of the 16 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Hawthorns was just last season, in April 2008, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Championship match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008 Sat 12 Apr West Brom. 1-1 Watford CHMP
2007/2008 Sat 03 Nov Watford 0 - 3 West Brom. CHMP
2003/2004 Sat 31 Jan West Brom. 3 - 1 Watford CHMP
2003/2004 Sat 23 Aug Watford 0 - 1 West Brom. CHMP
2002/2003 Sat 25 Jan Watford 1 - 0 West Brom. FAC
2001/2002 Tue 05 Mar West Brom. 1 - 1 Watford CHMP
2001/2002 Sat 15 Sep Watford 1 - 2 West Brom. CHMP

Recent respective form guides

West Bromwich Albion are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. A total of 13 goals have been scored by the The Baggies in those games, with 8 conceded.

Watford have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The Hornets's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 6 goals for and 5 against.

West Brom. are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 25 points from 14 games. Watford's 21 points from 14 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides: P W D L F A P
West Brom. 6 1 2 3 4 6 5
Watford 6 2 2 2 9 10 8

FootyMad's prediction ...

Both teams are displaying reasonable form at the moment, and for that reason, the Madmen predict the game will end in stalemate. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
West Brom. 8 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Watford Undefeated in last 5 away games.
4 games since last defeat.