FootyMAD's Norwich City match preview

Last updated : 09 December 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Watford v Norwich City fixture

Watford prepare to entertain Norwich City at Vicarage Road Stadium on Wednesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 44 games played, Hornets have recorded 15 wins, and Norwich City have come away with 11 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Vicarage Road Stadium was less than a year ago, in March 2008, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Tue 04 MarWatford1-1Norwich CityCHMP
2007/2008Tue 06 NovNorwich City1 - 3WatfordCHMP
2005/2006Sat 21 JanNorwich City2 - 3WatfordCHMP
2005/2006Tue 13 SepWatford2 - 1Norwich CityCHMP
2003/2004Sat 24 AprWatford1 - 2Norwich CityCHMP
2003/2004Sat 15 NovNorwich City1 - 2WatfordCHMP
2002/2003Sun 19 JanWatford2 - 1Norwich CityCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Watford's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. A generous 12 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Norwich City is pretty dire, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. While the Canaries have hit 5 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Watford are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 20 points from 21 matches. Norwich City are currently lying in 19th place in Coca-Cola Championship having mustered a points tally of 23 from their 21 matches played.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Watford6123995
Norwich City621311117

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been a distinctly poor show from Watford at home in recent games, and, though I cannot see a run starting here, I do think the Hornets will at least gain a draw. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Watford Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Norwich City 7 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.