FootyMAD Bradford City match preview

Last updated : 18 October 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Watford v Bradford City fixture

Watford prepare to entertain Bradford City at Vicarage Road Stadium on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The Hornets have won an impressive 7 of the 10 meetings between the two sides, drawing the other 3.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Vicarage Road Stadium was less than a year ago, in December 2002, the Hornets carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a League Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2002/2003Sat 19 AprBradford City2 - 1WatfordLD1
2002/2003Sat 21 DecWatford1-0Bradford CityLD1
2001/2002Fri 29 MarWatford0 - 0Bradford CityLD1
2001/2002Sat 27 OctBradford City4 - 3WatfordLD1
2001/2002Tue 09 OctWatford4 - 1Bradford CityLC
1999/2000Sat 22 JanBradford City3 - 2WatfordPREM
1999/2000Sat 21 AugWatford1 - 0Bradford CityPREM

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, 8 to 7.

Bradford City have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Bantams have hit 5 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Watford are stuck down in the relegation zone of Nationwide League Division One with a return of just 9 points from their 11 games thus far. Bradford City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 12 points from 13 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Watford6114584
Bradford City62137117

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Watford only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
WatfordFailed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Bradford CityNot won in previous 2 away matches.
No win in the 4 most recent games.