FM Preview: Watford v Leeds United 28 Aug 2010

Last updated : 27 August 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Watford v Leeds United fixture

Watford play host to Leeds United at Vicarage Road Stadium on Saturday afternoon,

The last time the two teams met at Watford was just over four years ago, in October 2005, when they played out a goalless draw in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Tue 25 AugLeeds Utd.2 - 1WatfordLGEC
2005/2006Sun 21 MayLeeds Utd.0 - 3WatfordD1PO
2005/2006Tue 14 FebLeeds Utd.2 - 1WatfordCHMP
2005/2006Sat 01 OctWatford0-0Leeds Utd.CHMP
2004/2005Sat 09 AprWatford1 - 2Leeds Utd.CHMP
2004/2005Wed 24 NovLeeds Utd.2 - 2WatfordCHMP
1999/2000Wed 03 MayLeeds Utd.3 - 1WatfordPREM

Recent respective form guides

Watford are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 8.

Leeds Utd. have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Watford lie just outside the playoff positions in the Npower Championship, picking up 5 points from their 3 games so far. Leeds Utd.'s 4 points from 3 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Watford632113611
Leeds Utd.631212710

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Watford only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Watford Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Leeds Utd. Not won in previous 3 away matches.