FM Preview: Watford v Plymouth Argyle 10 Apr 2010

Last updated : 09 April 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Watford v Plymouth Argyle fixture

Watford prepare to entertain Plymouth Argyle at Vicarage Road Stadium on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 15 of the 32 previous games, with the Hornets winning just 11.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Vicarage Road Stadium was just last season, in September 2008, with Plymouth Arg. inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Hornets in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Tue 15 SepPlymouth Arg.0 - 1WatfordCHMP
2008/2009Tue 03 MarPlymouth Arg.2 - 1WatfordCHMP
2008/2009Tue 16 SepWatford1-2Plymouth Arg.CHMP
2007/2008Sat 22 MarPlymouth Arg.1 - 1WatfordCHMP
2007/2008Sat 15 DecWatford0 - 1Plymouth Arg.CHMP
2006/2007Sun 11 MarPlymouth Arg.0 - 1WatfordFAC
2005/2006Sat 10 DecWatford1 - 1Plymouth Arg.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Watford's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While Hornets have scored 5, a worringly large 8 have been leaked at the other end.

Plymouth Arg.'s away form is none too clever either, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Pilgrims's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Watford are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 45 points from 41 matches. Plymouth Arg. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola Championship with a return of just 41 points from their 42 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Watford60336113
Plymouth Arg.6213577

FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Vicarage Road Stadium for the Hornets and the Madmen are unable to see past Plymouth Arg. claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics:
Watford Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 6 most recent games.
Plymouth Arg. 4 games since last away draw.