History of the Watford v Portsmouth fixture
Watford prepare to entertain Portsmouth at Vicarage Road Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 25 games played, Hornets have recorded 12 wins, and Portsmouth have come away with 5 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Vicarage Road Stadium was less than a year ago, in January 2011, with Watford running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a Championship match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Sat 01 Jan | Watford | 3-0 | Portsmouth | Championship |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 16 Oct | Portsmouth | 3 - 2 | Watford | Championship |
| 2006/2007 | Mon 09 Apr | Watford | 4 - 2 | Portsmouth | Premiership |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 18 Nov | Portsmouth | 2 - 1 | Watford | Premiership |
| 2004/2005 | Tue 30 Nov | Watford | 3 - 0 | Portsmouth | League Cup |
| 2002/2003 | Wed 01 Jan | Watford | 2 - 2 | Portsmouth | League Division One |
| 2002/2003 | Sat 24 Aug | Portsmouth | 3 - 0 | Watford | League Division One |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Watford have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
The away form of Portsmouth is pretty dire, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. While the Pompey have hit 4 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Watford are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 16 points from 16 matches.
Portsmouth find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 19 points from their 16 matches.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watford | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 6 |
| Portsmouth | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 10 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
None of the two sides are showing much worthwhile form at present, so the Madmen can look no further than a single point for the Hornets. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Watford | 6 games since last home draw. Not drawn a match in their last 9 . |
| Portsmouth | Not won in previous 12 away matches. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here