FootyMAD's Charlton Athletic match preview

Last updated : 15 February 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Charlton Athletic v Watford fixture

Watford face a trip to Charlton Athletic at The Valley on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 28 games played, Hornets have recorded 5 wins, and Charlton Ath. have come away with 14 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in October 2006, when they played out a goalless draw in a Premiership match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 19 JanWatford1 - 1Charlton Ath.CHMP
2006/2007Sat 03 MarWatford2 - 2Charlton Ath.PREM
2006/2007Sat 21 OctCharlton Ath.0 - 0WatfordPREM
2001/2002Tue 27 NovWatford3 - 2Charlton Ath.LGEC
1995/1996Sat 10 FebWatford1 - 2Charlton Ath.CHMP
1995/1996Tue 29 AugCharlton Ath.2 - 1WatfordCHMP
1994/1995Tue 02 MayWatford2 - 0Charlton Ath.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Charlton Athletic have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Addicks in those games, with 5 conceded.

The Hornets have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. Just 7 goals have scored in these games, though to be fair only a measly 3 have been let in at the wrong end.

Charlton Ath.'s total of 51 points from their 32 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship. Watford are leading the way in the Coca-Cola Championship, with their 32 games giving them a return of 58 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Charlton Ath.6231649
Watford63219711

FootyMad's prediction ...

An interesting game for the Hornets to play at the moment, and one from which I believe will see Watford take away one point. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Charlton Ath. Won 3 successive home games.
4 games since last home draw.
Watford Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.