FootyMAD's Sheffield Wednesday match preview

Last updated : 01 October 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Watford v Sheffield Wednesday fixture

Watford prepare to entertain Sheffield Wednesday at Vicarage Road Stadium on Tuesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Hornets are clearly on top, having won 10 and lost only 3 of the 16 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Vicarage Road Stadium was two seasons ago, in November 2005, the Hornets carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 19 NovWatford2-1Sheff. Wed.CHMP
2005/2006Tue 18 OctSheff. Wed.1 - 1WatfordCHMP
2002/2003Sat 29 MarSheff. Wed.2 - 2WatfordCHMP
2002/2003Sat 26 OctWatford1 - 0Sheff. Wed.CHMP
2001/2002Sat 16 FebSheff. Wed.2 - 1WatfordCHMP
2001/2002Wed 19 DecSheff. Wed.4 - 0WatfordLGEC
2001/2002Sat 13 OctWatford3 - 1Sheff. Wed.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Watford are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 11 goals for the Hornets, with 4 goals against.

Sheff. Wed. have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. While the The Owls have hit 7 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Watford are leading the way in the Coca-Cola Championship, with their 8 games giving them a return of 17 points. Sheff. Wed. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola Championship with a return of just 6 points from their 8 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Watford63219711
Sheff. Wed.6204276

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Watford fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Hornets. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Watford Unbeaten in the last 7 home games.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Sheff. Wed. 10 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 19 outings ago.