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Watford play host to Wigan Athletic at Vicarage Road Stadium on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. All the previous meetings between the two have been won by the Hornets.
The last time the two teams met at Watford was just over four years ago, in September 1999, with Watford running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a League Cup match.
For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here
| Recent encounters between the teams: | |||||
| 2003/2004 | Sat 20 Sep | Wigan Ath. | 1 - 0 | Watford | LD1 |
| 1999/2000 | Tue 21 Sep | Wigan Ath. | 3 - 1 | Watford | LC |
| 1999/2000 | Tue 14 Sep | Watford | 2-0 | Wigan Ath. | LC |
| 1997/1998 | Sat 04 Apr | Wigan Ath. | 3 - 2 | Watford | LD2 |
| 1997/1998 | Sat 29 Nov | Watford | 2 - 1 | Wigan Ath. | LD2 |
| 1989/1990 | Sat 06 Jan | Watford | 2 - 0 | Wigan Ath. | FAC |
Recent respective form guides
Watford have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 11 to 10.
Wigan Ath. have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the Latics, and 4 goals against.
Watford find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 43 points from their 38 matches. Wigan Ath.'s total of 61 points from their 37 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Nationwide League Division One.
For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here
| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Watford | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 6 |
| Wigan Ath. | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
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 | 5 games since last home draw. Not drawn a match in their last 8 . |
| Wigan Ath. | Not won in previous 3 away matches. |