FootyMAD's Watford match preview

Last updated : 23 April 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Watford v Norwich City fixture

Norwich City face a trip to Watford at Vicarage Road Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 41 games played, Canaries have recorded 10 wins, and Watford have come away with 14 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in January 2003, the Hornets carving out a narrow 2 - 1 victory in a League Division One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 15 NovNorwich City1 - 2WatfordLD1
2002/2003Sun 19 JanWatford2 - 1Norwich CityLD1
2002/2003Sat 31 AugNorwich City4 - 0WatfordLD1
2001/2002Tue 26 FebWatford2 - 1Norwich CityLD1
2001/2002Tue 18 SepNorwich City3 - 1WatfordLD1
2000/2001Sat 10 MarWatford4 - 1Norwich CityLD1
2000/2001Sat 27 JanNorwich City2 - 1WatfordLD1

Recent respective form guides

Watford have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Hornets in those games, with 5 conceded.

Norwich City's away form is equally impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the Canaries, and 1 goals against.

Watford see themselves just below half way in the Nationwide League Division One, showing a record of 54 points from their 43 games played so far, Norwich City are leading the way in the Nationwide League Division One, with their 42 games giving them a return of 85 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Watford6321101011
Norwich City650114415

FootyMad's prediction ...

Canaries have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from Vicarage Road Stadium with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Watford Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Unbeaten run of 5 matches.
Norwich City 7 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 5 matches.
Last drawn game 10 outings ago.