FootyMAD's Charlton Athletic match preview

Last updated : 02 March 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Watford v Charlton Athletic fixture

Watford play host to Charlton Athletic at Vicarage Road Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 27 games played, Hornets have recorded 11 wins, and Charlton Ath. have come away with 6 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Watford was back in November 2001, over five years ago, as the Hornets squeezed past their rivals by a scoreline of 3-2 in an League Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 21 OctCharlton Ath.0 - 0WatfordPREM
2001/2002Tue 27 NovWatford3-2Charlton Ath.LGEC
1995/1996Sat 10 FebWatford1 - 2Charlton Ath.CHMP
1995/1996Tue 29 AugCharlton Ath.2 - 1WatfordCHMP
1994/1995Tue 02 MayWatford2 - 0Charlton Ath.CHMP
1994/1995Sat 01 OctCharlton Ath.3 - 0WatfordCHMP
1993/1994Sat 26 FebCharlton Ath.2 - 1WatfordCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Watford have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While Hornets have scored 4, a worringly large 9 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Charlton Ath. is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. Addicks have conceded 11 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

Watford find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 28 games have yielded only 19 points. Charlton Ath. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Barclays Premiership with a return of just 23 points from their 28 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Watford6213397
Charlton Ath.6213777

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its not been a very profitable last few weeks for Watford, and I'm afraid the Footymad team cannot see it getting too much better here. Look no further than honours being even at the end of this one. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Watford Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Charlton Ath. Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.