FootyMAD's Watford match preview

Last updated : 10 November 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Chelsea v Watford fixture

Chelsea are ready to welcome Watford to Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 4 of the 10 previous games, with the Blues winning just 3.

The previous match played between the two at Stamford Bridge was within the last three years, in January 2004, as they swept to an impressive 4-0 win in a F.A. Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Wed 14 JanChelsea4-0WatfordFAC
2003/2004Sat 03 JanWatford2 - 2ChelseaFAC
1999/2000Sat 26 FebChelsea2 - 1WatfordPREM
1999/2000Sat 18 SepWatford1 - 0ChelseaPREM
1988/1989Sat 11 MarChelsea2 - 2WatfordCHMP
1988/1989Sat 05 NovWatford1 - 2ChelseaCHMP
1987/1988Tue 29 MarChelsea1 - 1WatfordPREM

Recent respective form guides

Chelsea are unbeaten in their last six home games, winning five of them, and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 11 goals for the Blues, with 2 goals against.

In complete contrast to Chelsea, Watford are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 leaked at the wrong end.

Chelsea sit in a healthy 2nd in the league, and have picked up 25 points from their 11 games. Watford are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 9 points from 11 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Chelsea641113513
Watford6231669

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Chelsea fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Blues. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Chelsea Won 3 successive home games.
4 games since last home draw.
Watford Not won in previous 5 away matches.
6 games since last defeat.