FM Preview: Millwall v Watford 31 Jan 2012

Last updated : 30 January 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Millwall v Watford fixture

Watford face a trip to Millwall at The Den on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 46 games played, Hornets have recorded 12 wins, and Millwall have come away with 22 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in September 2010, where Watford annihilated the Hornets 1 - 6 in a Championship match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Tue 27 Sep Watford 2 - 1 Millwall Championship
2010/2011 Sat 05 Mar Watford 1 - 0 Millwall Championship
2010/2011 Sat 18 Sep Millwall 1 - 6 Watford Championship
2005/2006 Sat 25 Mar Watford 0 - 2 Millwall Championship
2005/2006 Wed 28 Dec Millwall 0 - 0 Watford Championship
2004/2005 Sat 01 Jan Watford 1 - 0 Millwall Championship
2004/2005 Sun 19 Sep Millwall 0 - 2 Watford Championship

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

Recent respective form guides

Millwall are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The Lions's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Watford have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Hornets have conceded 7 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

Millwall are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 29 points from 27 matches.

Watford find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 30 points from their 27 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Millwall 6 2 2 2 9 9 8
Watford 6 2 0 4 9 11 6

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Watford are in a sorry state of late on their travels, though the Mad panel can see them coming away from The Den with a well-deserved point. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Millwall Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Watford Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
An overall losing run of 3 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.

For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here