FootyMAD's Barnsley match preview

Last updated : 10 April 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Watford v Barnsley fixture

Watford prepare to entertain Barnsley at Vicarage Road Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 23 games played, Hornets have recorded 9 wins, and Barnsley have come away with 7 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Vicarage Road Stadium was just last season, in April 2008, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-3 winners in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 15 NovBarnsley2 - 1WatfordCHMP
2007/2008Wed 09 AprWatford0-3BarnsleyCHMP
2007/2008Sat 24 NovBarnsley3 - 2WatfordCHMP
2001/2002Sat 23 MarBarnsley2 - 0WatfordCHMP
2001/2002Sat 03 NovWatford3 - 0BarnsleyCHMP
2000/2001Fri 29 DecBarnsley0 - 1WatfordCHMP
2000/2001Sat 19 AugWatford1 - 0BarnsleyCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Watford have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Hornets in those games, with 8 conceded.

The away form of Barnsley is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. Tykes have conceded 11 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Watford see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola Championship, showing a record of 51 points from their 41 games played so far, Barnsley are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 45 points from 40 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Watford6231989
Barnsley6132666

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Barnsley is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Hornets in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Watford Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Barnsley Not won in previous 3 away matches.
No win in the 3 most recent games.