FootyMAD's Watford match preview

Last updated : 04 December 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Newcastle United v Watford fixture

Newcastle Utd. are ready to welcome Watford to St. James' Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Magpies are clearly on top, having won 9 and lost only 2 of the 16 games.

The previous match played between the two at St. James' Park was within the last three years, in December 2006, the Magpies carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a Premiership match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sun 13 MayWatford1 - 1Newcastle Utd.PREM
2006/2007Sat 16 DecNewcastle Utd.2-1WatfordPREM
2006/2007Tue 07 NovWatford2 - 2Newcastle Utd.LGEC
1999/2000Sat 11 MarNewcastle Utd.1 - 0WatfordPREM
1999/2000Sat 20 NovWatford1 - 1Newcastle Utd.PREM
1992/1993Tue 23 MarWatford1 - 0Newcastle Utd.CHMP
1992/1993Sat 21 NovNewcastle Utd.2 - 0WatfordCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Newcastle United are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 12 goals for the Magpies, with 4 goals against.

Watford have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. While the Hornets have hit 4 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Newcastle Utd. are leading the way in the Coca-Cola Championship, with their 18 games giving them a return of 39 points. Watford's 27 points from 18 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Newcastle Utd.650111415
Watford6312101010

FootyMad's prediction ...

Newcastle Utd. may be coming up against a decent side in Watford, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Magpies. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Newcastle Utd. Won 3 successive home games.
4 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 5 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 7 .
Watford Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.