FM Preview: Blackpool v Watford 24 Nov 2012

Last updated : 23 November 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Blackpool v Watford fixture

Watford face a trip to Blackpool at Bloomfield Road on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 3 of the 10 previous games, with the hosts winning just 2.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Bloomfield Road was less than a year ago, in December 2011, when they played out a goalless draw in a Championship match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Fri 06 Apr Watford 0 - 2 Blackpool Championship
2011/2012 Sat 17 Dec Blackpool 0-0 Watford Championship
2009/2010 Sat 23 Jan Blackpool 3 - 2 Watford Championship
2009/2010 Sat 22 Aug Watford 2 - 2 Blackpool Championship
2008/2009 Sat 21 Feb Blackpool 0 - 2 Watford Championship
2008/2009 Sat 01 Nov Watford 3 - 4 Blackpool Championship
2007/2008 Sun 04 May Blackpool 1 - 1 Watford Championship

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

Recent respective form guides

Blackpool have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. The Seasiders's have scored 10 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 11.

Watford's away form is none too clever either, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The games have constituted a decent return of 13 goals for the Hornets, and 6 goals against.

Blackpool's 23 points from 17 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.

Watford's 26 points from 17 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Blackpool 6 1 4 1 9 10 7
Watford 6 3 1 2 11 6 10

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Watford are not doing too bad on their travels, and we think they should continue by carving out a narrow victory at Blackpool. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Blackpool Drawn last 3 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 5 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Watford 9 games since last away draw.
5 games since last defeat.

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