FootyMAD's Watford match preview

Last updated : 17 February 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Brighton & Hove Albion v Watford fixture

Brighton & HA prepare to entertain Watford at Withdean Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Seagulls are clearly on top, having won 26 and lost only 9 of the 47 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Withdean Stadium was just last season, in January 2005, the Seagulls carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 03 DecWatford1 - 1Brighton & HACHMP
2004/2005Mon 03 JanBrighton & HA2-1WatfordCHMP
2004/2005Sat 11 SepWatford1 - 1Brighton & HACHMP
2002/2003Sat 26 AprBrighton & HA4 - 0WatfordCHMP
2002/2003Sat 05 OctWatford1 - 0Brighton & HACHMP
1991/1992Tue 31 MarWatford0 - 1Brighton & HACHMP
1991/1992Sat 14 SepBrighton & HA0 - 1WatfordCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Brighton & Hove Albion have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 in the wrong end.

The Hornets have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occassions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The Hornets's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 11 goals for and 10 against.

Brighton & HA are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca Cola Championship with a return of just 29 points from their 34 games thus far. Watford are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 61 points from 34 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Brighton & HA61144114
Watford650117615

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Seagulls of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Watford, who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Brighton & HA Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Watford 5 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 10 outings ago.