FootyMAD's West Bromwich Albion match preview

Last updated : 11 April 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the West Bromwich Albion v Watford fixture

Watford travel to take on West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns at tea-time on Saturday, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Hornets will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 9 and win only 3 of the 15 games.

The last time the two teams met at West Brom. was just over four years ago, in January 2004, with West Brom. running out comfortable 3 - 1 winners in a League Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 03 NovWatford0 - 3West Brom.CHMP
2003/2004Sat 31 JanWest Brom.3 - 1WatfordCHMP
2003/2004Sat 23 AugWatford0 - 1West Brom.CHMP
2002/2003Sat 25 JanWatford1 - 0West Brom.FAC
2001/2002Tue 05 MarWest Brom.1 - 1WatfordCHMP
2001/2002Sat 15 SepWatford1 - 2West Brom.CHMP
2000/2001Sat 31 MarWest Brom.3 - 0WatfordCHMP

Recent respective form guides

West Bromwich Albion have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The The Baggies's have scored 10 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 11.

Watford have an average recent record on the road, losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. The Hornets's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

West Brom. are leading the way in the Coca-Cola Championship, with their 41 games giving them a return of 70 points. Watford's total of 68 points from their 42 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
West Brom.62229108
Watford6132386

FootyMad's prediction ...

Watford have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why West Brom. may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
West Brom. 4 games since last home draw.
Watford Not won in previous 5 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.