FootyMAD's Watford match preview

Last updated : 25 August 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Watford v Manchester United fixture

Man Utd. travel to take on Watford at Vicarage Road Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to further improve upon a decent past record there. So far, the Red Devils have winning 54.55% of the games played between the two.

The last time the two teams met at Watford was back in October 2000, over five years ago, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 3 winners in a League Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2000/2001Tue 31 OctWatford0 - 3Man Utd.LGEC
1999/2000Sat 29 AprWatford2 - 3Man Utd.PREM
1999/2000Sat 16 OctMan Utd.4 - 1WatfordPREM
1987/1988Sat 02 JanWatford0 - 1Man Utd.PREM
1987/1988Sat 22 AugMan Utd.2 - 0WatfordPREM
1986/1987Sat 14 FebMan Utd.3 - 1WatfordPREM
1986/1987Tue 16 SepWatford1 - 0Man Utd.PREM

Recent respective form guides

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

The away form of Man Utd. however, is much more impressive, with a marvellous return of five wins and one defeat from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the Red Devils, and 1 goals against.

Watford find themselves struggling down in 14th position in the league having picked up 1 points from their 2 matches. Man Utd. are currently sitting proudly at the top of the entire league, having collected 6 points from the 2 games played.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Watford6231839
Man Utd.641114513

FootyMad's prediction ...

Man Utd. are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to Watford. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Watford Drawn last 3 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Man Utd. 12 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.