FootyMAD Sunderland match preview

Last updated : 24 August 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Sunderland v Watford fixture

Watford face a trip to Sunderland at Stadium Of Light on Monday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 16 games played, Hornets have recorded 3 wins, and Sunderland have come away with 8 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in February 2003, with Watford inflicting a narrow 0 - 1 defeat upon the Black Cats in a F.A. Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2002/2003Sat 15 FebSunderland0 - 1WatfordFAC
1999/2000Sat 27 NovWatford2 - 3SunderlandPREM
1999/2000Tue 10 AugSunderland2 - 0WatfordPREM
1998/1999Sat 30 JanWatford2 - 1SunderlandLD1
1998/1999Tue 25 AugSunderland4 - 1WatfordLD1
1995/1996Tue 02 AprWatford3 - 3SunderlandLD1
1995/1996Sat 14 OctSunderland1 - 1WatfordLD1

Recent respective form guides

Sunderland could not have a worse home record, losing every single one of the last six matches played! Black Cats have conceded a disappointing 14 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 3 of their own chances.

Watford's away form is none too clever either, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Hornets's have scored 12 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 14.

Sunderland find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 3 points from their 3 matches. Watford are stuck down in the relegation zone of Nationwide League Division One with a return of just 0 points from their 2 games thus far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Sunderland60061130
Watford62046116

FootyMad's prediction ...

An indifferent set of results for Watford on the road, and I believe this game is only going to yield a solitary point for the Hornets. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
SunderlandBeen beaten in each of their previous 7 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 10 home matches.
Latest 13 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 18 most recent games.
WatfordLost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Last drawn game 9 outings ago.