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Last updated : 02 January 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Brighton & Hove Albion v Watford fixture

Watford face a trip to Brighton & Hove Albion at Withdean Stadium on Monday evening, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Hornets will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 25 and win only 9 of the 46 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was was two seasons ago, in April 2003, as they swept to an impressive 4 - 0 win in a League Division One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 11 SepWatford1 - 1Brighton & HACHMP
2002/2003Sat 26 AprBrighton & HA4 - 0WatfordCHMP
2002/2003Sat 05 OctWatford1 - 0Brighton & HACHMP
1991/1992Tue 31 MarWatford0 - 1Brighton & HACHMP
1991/1992Sat 14 SepBrighton & HA0 - 1WatfordCHMP
1990/1991Sat 19 JanBrighton & HA3 - 0WatfordCHMP
1990/1991Sat 08 SepWatford0 - 1Brighton & HACHMP

Recent respective form guides

Brighton & Hove Albion have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 in the wrong end.

The away form of Watford is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Hornets have hit 5 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Brighton & HA are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 30 points from 27 matches. Watford see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola Championship, showing a record of 33 points from their 27 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Brighton & HA6222458
Watford6123265

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Seagulls, as the Hornets have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Brighton & HA7 games since last home draw.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
WatfordLost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 6 away matches.