FM Preview: Watford v Brighton & Hove Albion 01 Nov 2011

Last updated : 31 October 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Watford v Brighton & Hove Albion fixture

Watford prepare to entertain Brighton & Hove Albion at Vicarage Road Stadium on Tuesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 54 games played, Hornets have recorded 21 wins, and Brighton & Hove Albion have come away with 16 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Vicarage Road Stadium was less than a year ago, in January 2011, with Brighton & Hove Albion inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Hornets in a F.A. Cup match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Sat 29 Jan Watford 0-1 Brighton & HA F.A. Cup
2005/2006 Sat 18 Feb Brighton & HA 0 - 1 Watford Championship
2005/2006 Sat 03 Dec Watford 1 - 1 Brighton & HA Championship
2004/2005 Mon 03 Jan Brighton & HA 2 - 1 Watford Championship
2004/2005 Sat 11 Sep Watford 1 - 1 Brighton & HA Championship
2002/2003 Sat 26 Apr Brighton & HA 4 - 0 Watford League Division One
2002/2003 Sat 05 Oct Watford 1 - 0 Brighton & HA League Division One

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Recent respective form guides

Watford have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While Hornets have scored 7, a worringly large 12 have been leaked at the other end.

Brighton & Hove Albion have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Watford are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 13 points from 14 matches.

Brighton & Hove Albion's 20 points from 14 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Watford 6 2 0 4 7 14 6
Brighton & Hove Albion 6 0 3 3 3 8 3

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Your FootyMad panel thinks that Watford's indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against Brighton & Hove Albion. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Watford 5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 7 .
Brighton & Hove Albion Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
No win in the 9 most recent games.

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