FootyMAD's Watford match preview

Last updated : 24 October 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Watford v Wolverhampton Wanderers fixture

Wolves face a trip to Watford at Vicarage Road Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 20 games played, Wolves have recorded 4 wins, and Watford have come away with 9 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in February 2008, with Watford running out comfortable 3 - 0 winners in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 02 FebWatford3 - 0WolvesCHMP
2007/2008Sat 26 JanWatford1 - 4WolvesFAC
2007/2008Sat 11 AugWolves1 - 2WatfordCHMP
2005/2006Fri 14 AprWolves1 - 1WatfordCHMP
2005/2006Sat 29 OctWatford3 - 1WolvesCHMP
2005/2006Tue 20 SepWatford2 - 1WolvesLGEC
2004/2005Sat 26 FebWolves0 - 0WatfordCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Watford have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 10 to 8.

The Wolves have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The Wolves's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 11 goals for and 10 against.

Watford find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 15 points from their 12 matches. Wolves are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola Championship, and have accumulated 25 points from the 12 games they have played so far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Watford631211810
Wolves630310139

FootyMad's prediction ...

Wolves are not doing too bad on their travels, and I think they should continue by carving out a narrow victory at Watford. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Watford Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Wolves Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 10 outings ago.