FM Preview: Barnsley v Watford 16 Mar 2013

Last updated : 15 March 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Barnsley v Watford fixture

Watford face a trip to Barnsley at Oakwell on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 26 games played, Hornets have recorded 6 wins, and Barnsley have come away with 12 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Oakwell was just last season, in September 2011, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Championship match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Sat 01 Dec Watford 4 - 1 Barnsley Championship
2011/2012 Sat 04 Feb Watford 2 - 1 Barnsley Championship
2011/2012 Sat 17 Sep Barnsley 1-1 Watford Championship
2010/2011 Sat 23 Apr Watford 1 - 0 Barnsley Championship
2010/2011 Sat 27 Nov Barnsley 0 - 0 Watford Championship
2009/2010 Sat 06 Feb Barnsley 1 - 0 Watford Championship
2009/2010 Sat 12 Sep Watford 1 - 0 Barnsley Championship

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Recent respective form guides

Barnsley have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Tykes in those games, with 5 conceded.

Watford's away form is equally impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. Those games have seen the Hornets pummel 12 goals, and let in 4.

Barnsley are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 41 points from 36 matches.

Watford are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 66 points from 37 games.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Barnsley 6 3 1 2 13 12 10
Watford 6 4 1 1 12 5 13

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Watford are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to Barnsley. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Barnsley 10 games since last home draw.
Watford Undefeated in last 3 away games.

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