FM Preview: Doncaster Rovers v Watford 26 Feb 2011

Last updated : 25 February 2011 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Doncaster Rovers v Watford fixture

Watford face a trip to Doncaster Rovers at Keepmoat Stadium on Saturday afternoon,

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in January 2010, the Rovers carving out a narrow 2 - 1 victory in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2010/2011Sat 11 SepWatford2 - 2Doncaster Rvs.CHMP
2009/2010Sat 16 JanDoncaster Rvs.2 - 1WatfordCHMP
2009/2010Sat 08 AugWatford1 - 1Doncaster Rvs.CHMP
2008/2009Sat 04 AprDoncaster Rvs.1 - 2WatfordCHMP
2008/2009Sat 29 NovWatford1 - 1Doncaster Rvs.CHMP
1977/1978Sat 28 JanWatford6 - 0Doncaster Rvs.LGE2
1977/1978Sat 03 SepDoncaster Rvs.0 - 1WatfordLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Doncaster Rovers's dreadful home form has resulted in just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. Rovers have conceded a disappointing 15 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 3 of their own chances.

Watford's away form is none too clever either, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Doncaster Rvs. find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 38 points from their 32 matches. Watford's 45 points from 32 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Doncaster Rvs.61142134
Watford60336113

FootyMad's prediction ...

The away form of the Hornets has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Doncaster Rvs.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Doncaster Rvs. Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Watford Not won in previous 3 away matches.
No win in the 8 most recent games.