FootyMAD's Blackpool match preview

Last updated : 21 August 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Watford v Blackpool fixture

Watford prepare to entertain Blackpool at Vicarage Road Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 7 games played, Hornets have recorded 3 wins, and Blackpool have come away with 2 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Vicarage Road Stadium was less than a year ago, in November 2008, with Blackpool inflicting a narrow 3-4 defeat upon the Hornets in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 21 FebBlackpool0 - 2WatfordCHMP
2008/2009Sat 01 NovWatford3-4BlackpoolCHMP
2007/2008Sun 04 MayBlackpool1 - 1WatfordCHMP
2007/2008Sat 29 SepWatford1 - 1BlackpoolCHMP
1997/1998Sat 07 MarBlackpool1 - 1WatfordLGE1
1997/1998Sat 01 NovWatford4 - 1BlackpoolLGE1
1996/1997Sat 30 NovWatford2 - 2BlackpoolLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Watford losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 8.

The away form of Blackpool however, is much more impressive, with an unbeaten run in the last six, four of them victories. The games have constituted a decent return of 8 goals for the Seasiders, and 6 goals against.

Watford's 4 points from 3 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position. Blackpool see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola Championship, showing a record of 3 points from their 3 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Watford641113813
Blackpool62406410

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your FootyMad panel thinks that Watford's indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against Blackpool. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Watford Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Blackpool Undefeated in last 8 away games.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.