FM Preview: Watford v West Ham United 16 Aug 2011

Last updated : 15 August 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Watford v West Ham United fixture

West Ham United pack their bags to visit Watford at Vicarage Road Stadium on Tuesday evening, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 9 of the 19 previous games, with the hosts winning just 5.

The previous match played between the two at Vicarage Road Stadium was within the last three years, in September 2008, the Hornets carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a League Cup match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2008/2009 Tue 23 Sep Watford 1-0 West Ham Utd. League Cup
2006/2007 Sat 10 Feb West Ham Utd. 0 - 1 Watford Premiership
2006/2007 Sat 27 Jan West Ham Utd. 0 - 1 Watford F.A. Cup
2006/2007 Tue 22 Aug Watford 1 - 1 West Ham Utd. Premiership
2004/2005 Sun 08 May Watford 1 - 2 West Ham Utd. Championship
2004/2005 Sat 27 Nov West Ham Utd. 3 - 2 Watford Championship
2003/2004 Sat 01 May West Ham Utd. 4 - 0 Watford League Division One

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Recent respective form guides

Watford have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of West Ham United is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Hammers have hit 4 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Watford find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 1 points from their 2 matches.

West Ham United see themselves just below half way in the npower Championship, showing a record of 3 points from their 2 games played so far,

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Watford 6 1 1 4 6 12 4
West Ham United 6 1 1 4 5 10 4

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FootyMad's prediction ...

West Ham United are in a sorry state of late on their travels, though the Mad panel can see them coming away from Vicarage Road Stadium with a well-deserved point. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Watford Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
West Ham United 6 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.

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