FM Preview: Middlesbrough v Watford 05 Nov 2011

Last updated : 04 November 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Middlesbrough v Watford fixture

Middlesbrough prepare to entertain Watford at Riverside Stadium at tea-time on Saturday, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 15 games played, Boro have recorded 7 wins, and Watford have come away with 5 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Riverside Stadium was less than a year ago, in March 2011, the Boro carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a Championship match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Sat 19 Mar Middlesbrough 2-1 Watford Championship
2010/2011 Sat 25 Sep Watford 3 - 1 Middlesbrough Championship
2009/2010 Sat 27 Mar Watford 1 - 1 Middlesbrough Championship
2009/2010 Sat 17 Oct Middlesbrough 0 - 1 Watford Championship
2006/2007 Sat 07 Apr Middlesbrough 4 - 1 Watford Premiership
2006/2007 Sat 04 Nov Watford 2 - 0 Middlesbrough Premiership
1999/2000 Sat 06 May Middlesbrough 1 - 1 Watford Premiership

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Recent respective form guides

Middlesbrough haven't lost in their last six home matches, but have drawn four of them. These games have seen the Boro score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 3.

Watford have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Hornets have hit 6 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Middlesbrough are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 27 points from 15 games.

Watford are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 16 points from 15 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Middlesbrough 6 2 2 2 6 7 8
Watford 6 2 0 4 6 13 6

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but we think that Boro's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Watford. Home Win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Middlesbrough Unbeaten in the last 14 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Watford Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
Last drawn game 9 outings ago.

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