FootyMAD's Watford match preview

Last updated : 27 April 2007 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 16 games played, The Blades have recorded 6 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 February 2006, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-4 winners in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Tue 28 NovWatford0 - 1Sheff. Utd.PREM
2005/2006Mon 06 FebSheff. Utd.1-4WatfordCHMP
2005/2006Sat 17 SepWatford2 - 3Sheff. Utd.CHMP
2004/2005Sat 23 AprWatford0 - 0Sheff. Utd.CHMP
2004/2005Sat 13 NovSheff. Utd.1 - 1WatfordCHMP
2004/2005Tue 26 OctSheff. Utd.0 - 0WatfordLGEC
2003/2004Sat 13 MarWatford0 - 2Sheff. Utd.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Sheffield United have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the The Blades in those games, with 5 conceded.

Watford have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. While the Hornets have hit 5 goals, 14 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Sheff. Utd. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 35 points from 35 matches. Watford find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 35 games have yielded only 24 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Sheff. Utd.6114594
Watford61148154

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Watford is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the The Blades in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Sheff. Utd. Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Watford Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
No win in the 3 most recent games.