FootyMAD's West Ham United match preview

Last updated : 30 April 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the West Ham United v Watford fixture

Watford travel to take on West Ham United at Boleyn Ground on Saturday afternoon, with the intention of improving a poor record there. The have ended up losing on 12 of the 14 occassions the two teams have clashed.

The last time the two teams met at West Ham Utd. was just over four years ago, in September 1999, the Hammers carving out a narrow 1 - 0 victory in a Premiership match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 22 NovWatford0 - 0West Ham Utd.LD1
1999/2000Sat 04 MarWatford1 - 2West Ham Utd.PREM
1999/2000Sat 11 SepWest Ham Utd.1 - 0WatfordPREM
1993/1994Sat 08 JanWest Ham Utd.2 - 1WatfordFAC
1992/1993Sat 13 FebWatford1 - 2West Ham Utd.LD1
1992/1993Sat 05 SepWest Ham Utd.2 - 1WatfordLD1
1990/1991Sat 12 JanWatford0 - 1West Ham Utd.DIV2

Recent respective form guides

West Ham United 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 13 goals for the Hammers, with 3 goals against.

Watford have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Hornets have hit 8 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

West Ham Utd.'s total of 70 points from their 44 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Nationwide League Division One. Watford find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 54 points from their 44 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
West Ham Utd.63126410
Watford632110811

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
West Ham Utd. Unbeaten in the last 7 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Watford Undefeated in last 3 away games.