FootyMAD's Watford match preview

Last updated : 21 August 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Watford v West Ham United fixture

West Ham Utd. face a trip to Watford at Vicarage Road Stadium on Tuesday evening, looking to further improve upon a decent past record there. So far, the Hammers have winning 56.25% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in May 2005, with West Ham Utd. inflicting a narrow 1 - 2 defeat upon the Hornets in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sun 08 MayWatford1 - 2West Ham Utd.CHMP
2004/2005Sat 27 NovWest Ham Utd.3 - 2WatfordCHMP
2003/2004Sat 01 MayWest Ham Utd.4 - 0WatfordCHMP
2003/2004Sat 22 NovWatford0 - 0West Ham Utd.CHMP
1999/2000Sat 04 MarWatford1 - 2West Ham Utd.PREM
1999/2000Sat 11 SepWest Ham Utd.1 - 0WatfordPREM
1993/1994Sat 08 JanWest Ham Utd.2 - 1WatfordFAC

Recent respective form guides

Watford losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 in the wrong end.

West Ham Utd. have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. While the Hammers have hit 6 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Watford find themselves struggling down in 14th position in the league having picked up 0 points from their 1 matches. West Ham Utd. sit in a healthy 4th in the league, and have picked up 3 points from their 1 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Watford63219311
West Ham Utd.641111713

FootyMad's prediction ...

West Ham Utd. 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 Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
West Ham Utd. Undefeated in last 3 away games.
5 games since last defeat.