FM Preview: Watford v Middlesbrough 25 Sep 2010

Last updated : 24 September 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Watford v Middlesbrough fixture

Watford prepare to entertain Middlesbrough at Vicarage Road Stadium on Saturday afternoon,

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Vicarage Road Stadium was less than a year ago, in March 2010, 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:
2009/2010Sat 27 MarWatford1-1MiddlesbroughCHMP
2009/2010Sat 17 OctMiddlesbrough0 - 1WatfordCHMP
2006/2007Sat 07 AprMiddlesbrough4 - 1WatfordPREM
2006/2007Sat 04 NovWatford2 - 0MiddlesbroughPREM
1999/2000Sat 06 MayMiddlesbrough1 - 1WatfordPREM
1999/2000Sun 24 OctWatford1 - 3MiddlesbroughPREM
1999/2000Wed 13 OctMiddlesbrough1 - 0WatfordLGEC

Recent respective form guides

Watford are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 7.

The away form of Middlesbrough is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. Boro have conceded 10 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Watford's total of 12 points from their 7 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Npower Championship. Middlesbrough see themselves just below half way in the Npower Championship, showing a record of 10 points from their 7 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Watford62221168
Middlesbrough6303799

FootyMad's prediction ...

Watford are not exactly setting the world alight at Vicarage Road Stadium at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Middlesbrough in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Watford Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Middlesbrough Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.