History of the Middlesbrough v Watford fixture
Watford face a trip to Middlesbrough at Riverside Stadium at tea-time on Saturday, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 15 games played, Hornets have recorded 5 wins, and Middlesbrough have come away with 7 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2011, the Boro carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a Championship match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Sat 19 Mar | Middlesbrough | 2-1 | Watford | Championship |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 25 Sep | Watford | 3 - 1 | Middlesbrough | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 27 Mar | Watford | 1 - 1 | Middlesbrough | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 17 Oct | Middlesbrough | 0 - 1 | Watford | Championship |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 07 Apr | Middlesbrough | 4 - 1 | Watford | Premiership |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 04 Nov | Watford | 2 - 0 | Middlesbrough | Premiership |
| 1999/2000 | Sat 06 May | Middlesbrough | 1 - 1 | Watford | Premiership |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Middlesbrough haven't lost in their last six home matches, but have drawn four of them. These games have seen the Boro score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 3.
Watford have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Hornets have hit 6 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Middlesbrough are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 27 points from 15 games.
Watford are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 16 points from 15 matches.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Watford | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 6 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Boro, as the Hornets have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | Unbeaten in the last 14 home games. Not drawn a match in their last 4 . |
| Watford | Lost each of the previous 3 away matches. Not won in previous 4 away matches. Last drawn game 9 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here