FootyMAD's Nottingham Forest match preview

Last updated : 07 March 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Watford v Nottingham Forest fixture

Watford prepare to entertain Nottingham Forest at Vicarage Road Stadium on Tuesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 17 games played, Hornets have recorded 5 wins, and Nottm. Forest have come away with 4 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Vicarage Road Stadium was just last season, in December 2003, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 30 OctNottm. Forest1 - 2WatfordCHMP
2003/2004Sat 06 DecWatford1-1Nottm. ForestCHMP
2003/2004Sat 08 NovNottm. Forest1 - 1WatfordCHMP
2002/2003Sat 01 MarWatford1 - 1Nottm. ForestCHMP
2002/2003Sat 14 SepNottm. Forest0 - 1WatfordCHMP
2001/2002Sat 01 DecNottm. Forest0 - 0WatfordCHMP
2001/2002Tue 23 OctWatford1 - 2Nottm. ForestCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Watford have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Hornets in those games, with 6 conceded.

Nottm. Forest have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The Forest's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 5 goals for and 4 against.

Watford see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola Championship, showing a record of 44 points from their 35 games played so far, Nottm. Forest are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola Championship with a return of just 33 points from their 34 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Watford6213897
Nottm. Forest6231669

FootyMad's prediction ...

None of the two sides are showing much worthwhile form at present, so the Madmen can look no further than a single point for the Hornets. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Watford 5 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Nottm. Forest Undefeated in last 5 away games.