History of the Watford v Leeds United fixture
Watford prepare to entertain Leeds United at Vicarage Road Stadium on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 3 of the 7 previous games, with the Hornets winning just 2.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Vicarage Road Stadium was just last season, in August 2010, with Leeds United inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Hornets in a Championship match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Sat 16 Apr | Leeds Utd. | 2 - 2 | Watford | Championship |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 28 Aug | Watford | 0-1 | Leeds Utd. | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Tue 25 Aug | Leeds Utd. | 2 - 1 | Watford | League Cup |
| 2005/2006 | Sun 21 May | Leeds Utd. | 0 - 3 | Watford | Football League Play-Offs (Lvl 2) |
| 2005/2006 | Tue 14 Feb | Leeds Utd. | 2 - 1 | Watford | Championship |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 01 Oct | Watford | 0 - 0 | Leeds Utd. | Championship |
| 2004/2005 | Sat 09 Apr | Watford | 1 - 2 | Leeds Utd. | Championship |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Watford have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Hornets in those games, with 7 conceded.
Leeds United's away form is equally impressive, with a marvellous return of five wins and one defeat from the last six. Those games have seen the Whites pummel 13 goals, and let in 4.
Watford find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 24 points from their 20 matches.
Leeds United's total of 34 points from their 20 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower Championship.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watford | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 11 |
| Leeds United | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 12 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Watford may be in prime form at home, but the quality of the opposition suggests to me that Leeds United are going to come away with all the points in this one. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Watford | Unbeaten in the last 4 home games. Unbeaten run of 4 matches. |
| Leeds United | 3 successive away victories. 7 games since last away draw. Last drawn game 7 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here