FM Preview: Watford v Bristol City 22 Sep 2012

Last updated : 21 September 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Watford v Bristol City fixture

Bristol City face a trip to Watford at Vicarage Road on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 44 games played, Robins have recorded 13 wins, and Watford have come away with 18 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Vicarage Road was less than a year ago, in November 2011, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a Championship match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Tue 20 Mar Bristol City 0 - 2 Watford Championship
2011/2012 Tue 29 Nov Watford 2-2 Bristol City Championship
2010/2011 Tue 22 Feb Watford 1 - 3 Bristol City Championship
2010/2011 Tue 14 Sep Bristol City 0 - 2 Watford Championship
2009/2010 Tue 09 Feb Watford 2 - 0 Bristol City Championship
2009/2010 Mon 28 Dec Bristol City 2 - 2 Watford Championship
2008/2009 Fri 26 Dec Watford 2 - 4 Bristol City Championship

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Recent respective form guides

Watford have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 6 to 5.

Bristol City have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Watford are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 6 points from 6 matches.

Bristol City's 9 points from 6 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Watford 6 1 0 5 5 11 3
Bristol City 6 3 0 3 13 11 9

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Robins of late away from home, but your FootyMad panel sees things improving, starting here at Vicarage Road with Bristol City coasting to victory. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Watford Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 4 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Bristol City 4 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.

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