FM Preview: Sheffield United v Watford 02 Oct 2010

Last updated : 01 October 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Sheffield United v Watford fixture

Sheff. Utd. prepare to entertain Watford at Bramall Lane on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 20 games played, The Blades have recorded 9 wins, and Watford have come away with 4 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Bramall Lane was just last season, in August 2009, with Sheff. Utd. running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Tue 02 FebWatford3 - 0Sheff. Utd.CHMP
2009/2010Sat 15 AugSheff. Utd.2-0WatfordCHMP
2008/2009Sat 17 JanWatford0 - 2Sheff. Utd.CHMP
2008/2009Sat 27 SepSheff. Utd.2 - 1WatfordCHMP
2007/2008Tue 29 JanSheff. Utd.1 - 1WatfordCHMP
2007/2008Sat 18 AugWatford1 - 0Sheff. Utd.CHMP
2006/2007Sat 28 AprSheff. Utd.1 - 0WatfordPREM

Recent respective form guides

Sheffield United are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 in the wrong end.

Watford's away form is equally impressive, remaining unbeaten in their last six, winning five and drawing the one. These six games have produced a glut of goals, with the Hornets scoring 18 and conceding 3.

Sheff. Utd. find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 11 points from their 9 matches. Watford are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 15 points from 9 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Sheff. Utd.63124610
Watford631215810

FootyMad's prediction ...

The Blades are in quite good form at home, but the FootyMad team thinks on this occasion, Watford will prove too strong and win this game comfortably. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Sheff. Utd. 7 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Watford Undefeated in last 6 away games.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.