FootyMAD's Watford match preview

Last updated : 21 December 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Sheffield Wednesday v Watford fixture

Sheff. Wed. are ready to welcome Watford to Hillsborough on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 19 games played, The Owls have recorded 9 wins, and Watford have come away with 5 victories.

The previous match played between the two at Hillsborough was within the last three years, in October 2005, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Tue 02 OctWatford2 - 1Sheff. Wed.CHMP
2005/2006Sat 19 NovWatford2 - 1Sheff. Wed.CHMP
2005/2006Tue 18 OctSheff. Wed.1-1WatfordCHMP
2002/2003Sat 29 MarSheff. Wed.2 - 2WatfordCHMP
2002/2003Sat 26 OctWatford1 - 0Sheff. Wed.CHMP
2001/2002Sat 16 FebSheff. Wed.2 - 1WatfordCHMP
2001/2002Wed 19 DecSheff. Wed.4 - 0WatfordLGEC

Recent respective form guides

Sheffield Wednesday have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the The Owls in those games, with 7 conceded.

The away form of Watford however, is much more impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. Those games have seen the Hornets pummel 13 goals, and let in 6.

Sheff. Wed. find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 24 points from their 21 matches. Watford are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola Championship, and have accumulated 40 points from the 22 games they have played so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Sheff. Wed.6222848
Watford61147104

FootyMad's prediction ...

Sheff. Wed. 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:
Sheff. Wed. 16 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Watford No win in the 2 most recent games.