FootyMAD's Watford match preview

Last updated : 20 April 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Watford v Manchester City fixture

Man City travel to take on Watford at Vicarage Road Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 6 games played, Sky Blues have recorded 1 wins, and Watford have come away with 3 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Watford was back in January 2002, over five years ago, with Man City inflicting a narrow 1 - 2 defeat upon the Hornets in a League Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Mon 04 DecMan City0 - 0WatfordPREM
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

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 Hornets's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

The away form of Man City however, is much more impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the Sky Blues, and 5 goals against.

Watford find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 34 games have yielded only 23 points. Man City see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premiership, showing a record of 41 points from their 34 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Watford61058173
Man City63217411

FootyMad's prediction ...

Sky Blues have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from Vicarage Road Stadium with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Watford 4 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Man City 8 games since last away draw.
No win in the 2 most recent games.