FootyMAD's Watford match preview

Last updated : 03 December 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Manchester City v Watford fixture

Man City play host to Watford at City of Manchester Stadium on Monday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Sky Blues are clearly on top, winning 55.56% of the games played between the two.

The last time the two teams met at Man City was back in August 2001, over five years ago, with Man City running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a League Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2001/2002Sun 20 JanWatford1 - 2Man CityCHMP
2001/2002Sat 11 AugMan City3-0WatfordCHMP
1996/1997Wed 05 FebMan City3 - 1WatfordFAC
1988/1989Sat 04 MarWatford1 - 0Man CityCHMP
1988/1989Sat 12 NovMan City3 - 1WatfordCHMP
1987/1988Tue 17 NovMan City3 - 1WatfordLGEC
1986/1987Sat 18 AprMan City1 - 2WatfordPREM

Recent respective form guides

Manchester City are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, These games have seen the Sky Blues score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 1.

In complete contrast to Man City, Watford are having a torrid time on their travels, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. Hornets have conceded 11 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

Man City see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premiership, showing a record of 19 points from their 15 games played so far, Watford are stuck down in the relegation zone of Barclays Premiership with a return of just 9 points from their 14 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Man City63127410
Watford6123595

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Man City fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Sky Blues. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Man City Unbeaten in the last 7 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Watford Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 7 away matches.
An overall losing run of 3 games.
No win in the 4 most recent games.