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Watford face a trip to Sheffield United at Bramall Lane on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 20 games played, Hornets have recorded 4 wins, and Sheff. Utd. have come away with 9 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in August 2009, with Sheff. Utd. running out comfortable 2 - 0 winners in a Championship match.
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| Recent encounters between the teams: | |||||
| 2009/2010 | Tue 02 Feb | Watford | 3 - 0 | Sheff. Utd. | CHMP |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 15 Aug | Sheff. Utd. | 2 - 0 | Watford | CHMP |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 17 Jan | Watford | 0 - 2 | Sheff. Utd. | CHMP |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 27 Sep | Sheff. Utd. | 2 - 1 | Watford | CHMP |
| 2007/2008 | Tue 29 Jan | Sheff. Utd. | 1 - 1 | Watford | CHMP |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 18 Aug | Watford | 1 - 0 | Sheff. Utd. | CHMP |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 28 Apr | Sheff. Utd. | 1 - 0 | Watford | PREM |
Recent respective form guides
Sheffield United are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 in the wrong end.
Watford's away form is equally impressive, remaining unbeaten in their last six, winning five and drawing the one. These six games have produced a glut of goals, with the Hornets scoring 18 and conceding 3.
Sheff. Utd. find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 11 points from their 9 matches. Watford are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 15 points from 9 games.
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| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Sheff. Utd. | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| Watford | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 8 | 10 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
Watford are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to Sheff. Utd.. Away win
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Sheff. Utd. | 7 games since last home draw. Not won in the 2 most recent games. |
| Watford | Undefeated in last 6 away games. Last drawn game 5 outings ago. |