History of the Middlesbrough v Watford fixture
Watford face a trip to Middlesbrough at Riverside Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 14 games played, Hornets have recorded 5 wins, and Middlesbrough have come away with 6 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in October 2009, with Watford inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Boro in a Championship match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 1999/2000 | Sun 24 Oct | Watford | 1 - 3 | Middlesbrough | Premiership |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Middlesbrough are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The Boro's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.
Watford have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
Middlesbrough are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 41 points from 36 matches.
Watford lie just outside the playoff positions in the Npower Championship, picking up 56 from their 37 games so far.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 8 |
| Watford | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 11 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Nothing appears to be going right for the Hornets out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Middlesbrough. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | No sequences of note |
| Watford | Undefeated in last 4 away games. 6 games since last defeat. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here