FootyMAD's Charlton Athletic match preview

Last updated : 06 March 2009 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 29 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 February 2008, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 16 AugWatford1 - 0Charlton Ath.CHMP
2007/2008Sat 16 FebCharlton Ath.2 - 2WatfordCHMP
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

Recent respective form guides

Charlton Athletic are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Watford is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Hornets have hit 4 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Charlton Ath. find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 35 games have yielded only 27 points. Watford are currently lying in 19th place in Coca-Cola Championship having mustered a points tally of 39 from their 34 matches played.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Charlton Ath.6123675
Watford6303989

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Hornets out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Charlton Ath.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Charlton Ath. 5 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Watford 5 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 12 outings ago.