FootyMAD's Plymouth Argyle match preview

Last updated : 14 December 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Watford v Plymouth Argyle fixture

Watford are ready to welcome Plymouth Argyle to Vicarage Road Stadium on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 13 of the 30 previous games, with the Hornets winning just 11.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Vicarage Road Stadium was within the last three years, in December 2005, 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:
2006/2007Sun 11 MarPlymouth Arg.0 - 1WatfordFAC
2005/2006Sat 10 DecWatford1-1Plymouth Arg.CHMP
2005/2006Tue 09 AugPlymouth Arg.3 - 3WatfordCHMP
2004/2005Tue 05 AprPlymouth Arg.1 - 0WatfordCHMP
2004/2005Sat 28 AugWatford3 - 1Plymouth Arg.CHMP
2001/2002Tue 21 AugWatford1 - 0Plymouth Arg.LGEC
1997/1998Sun 28 DecWatford1 - 1Plymouth Arg.LGE1

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 7, a worringly large 10 have been leaked at the other end.

Plymouth Arg. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 leaked at the wrong end.

Watford are leading the way in the Coca-Cola Championship, with their 21 games giving them a return of 40 points. Plymouth Arg.'s 31 points from 21 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Watford61239115
Plymouth Arg.631210510

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Watford only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Watford Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Plymouth Arg. No win in the 2 most recent games.