FootyMAD's Sunderland match preview

Last updated : 18 October 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Watford v Sunderland fixture

Watford prepare to entertain Sunderland at Vicarage Road Stadium on Tuesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 18 games played, Hornets have recorded 6 wins, and Sunderland 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 February 2004, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a League Division One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 07 FebWatford2-2SunderlandCHMP
2003/2004Mon 25 AugSunderland2 - 0WatfordCHMP
2002/2003Sat 15 FebSunderland0 - 1WatfordFAC
1999/2000Sat 27 NovWatford2 - 3SunderlandPREM
1999/2000Tue 10 AugSunderland2 - 0WatfordPREM
1998/1999Sat 30 JanWatford2 - 1SunderlandCHMP
1998/1999Tue 25 AugSunderland4 - 1WatfordCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Watford are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 5 to 4.

Sunderland have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Black Cats's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 9 goals for and 7 against.

Watford's 18 points from 12 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position. Sunderland's total of 21 points from their 13 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Watford6222768
Sunderland63218511

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your FootyMad panel thinks that Watford's indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against Sunderland. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Watford Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Sunderland No sequences of note