FootyMAD's Millwall match preview

Last updated : 31 December 2004 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Watford v Millwall fixture

Watford prepare to entertain Millwall at Vicarage Road Stadium on Saturday evening, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 17 of the 43 previous games, with the Hornets winning just 13.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Vicarage Road Stadium was just last season, in September 2003, with Watford running out comfortable 3-1 winners 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:
2004/2005Sun 19 SepMillwall0 - 2WatfordCHMP
2003/2004Tue 20 AprMillwall1 - 2WatfordCHMP
2003/2004Sat 13 SepWatford3-1MillwallCHMP
2002/2003Sat 11 JanMillwall4 - 0WatfordCHMP
2002/2003Tue 13 AugWatford0 - 0MillwallCHMP
2001/2002Tue 15 JanMillwall1 - 0WatfordCHMP
2001/2002Tue 01 JanWatford1 - 4MillwallCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Watford have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Hornets in those games, with 4 conceded.

Millwall have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The The Lions's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 6 against.

Watford find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 30 points from their 26 matches. Millwall's total of 42 points from their 26 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Watford6123465
Millwall641112513

FootyMad's prediction ...

Watford are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Watford Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Millwall Undefeated in last 3 away games.
6 games since last defeat.