History of the Watford v Middlesbrough fixture
Watford prepare to entertain Middlesbrough at Vicarage Road on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 14 games played, Hornets have recorded 7 wins, and Middlesbrough have come away with 5 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Vicarage Road was less than a year ago, in April 2012, the Hornets carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a Championship match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Sat 28 Apr | Watford | 2-1 | Middlesbrough | Championship |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 05 Nov | Middlesbrough | 1 - 0 | Watford | Championship |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 19 Mar | Middlesbrough | 2 - 1 | Watford | Championship |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 25 Sep | Watford | 3 - 1 | Middlesbrough | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 27 Mar | Watford | 1 - 1 | Middlesbrough | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 17 Oct | Middlesbrough | 0 - 1 | Watford | Championship |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 07 Apr | Middlesbrough | 4 - 1 | Watford | Premiership |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Watford have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
Middlesbrough have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The Boro's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.
Watford's 13 points from 9 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.
Middlesbrough's 13 points from 9 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watford | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 7 |
| Middlesbrough | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
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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 Middlesbrough. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Watford | Failed to win in previous 3 home matches. Unbeaten run of 3 matches. |
| Middlesbrough | 11 games since last away draw. No win in the 2 most recent games. |
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