FootyMAD's Middlesbrough match preview

Last updated : 26 March 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Watford v Middlesbrough fixture

Watford are ready to welcome Middlesbrough to Vicarage Road Stadium on Saturday afternoon,

The previous match played between the two at Vicarage Road Stadium was more than three years back, in November 2006, with Watford running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Premiership match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 17 OctMiddlesbrough0 - 1WatfordCHMP
2006/2007Sat 07 AprMiddlesbrough4 - 1WatfordPREM
2006/2007Sat 04 NovWatford2-0MiddlesbroughPREM
1999/2000Sat 06 MayMiddlesbrough1 - 1WatfordPREM
1999/2000Sun 24 OctWatford1 - 3MiddlesbroughPREM
1999/2000Wed 13 OctMiddlesbrough1 - 0WatfordLGEC
1994/1995Tue 07 MarMiddlesbrough2 - 0WatfordCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Watford have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Hornets in those games, with 5 conceded.

Middlesbrough have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The Boro's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Watford are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 42 points from 37 matches. Middlesbrough's 53 points from 39 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
Watford61054103
Middlesbrough6231969

FootyMad's prediction ...

Watford are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Watford 7 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Middlesbrough Not won in previous 5 away matches.
5 games since last defeat.