Watford match preview

Last updated : 16 January 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Coventry City v Watford fixture

Coventry City prepare to entertain Watford at Highfield Road Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 32 games played, Sky Blues have recorded 15 wins, and Watford have come away with 12 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Highfield Road Stadium was less than a year ago, in February 2003, with Watford inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Sky Blues in a League Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Tue 21 OctWatford1 - 1Coventry CityLD1
2002/2003Sat 01 FebCoventry City0-1WatfordLD1
2002/2003Mon 26 AugWatford5 - 2Coventry CityLD1
2001/2002Sat 16 MarWatford3 - 0Coventry CityLD1
2001/2002Sun 09 DecCoventry City0 - 2WatfordLD1
1999/2000Sun 14 MayWatford1 - 0Coventry CityPREM
1999/2000Sun 31 OctCoventry City4 - 0WatfordPREM

Recent respective form guides

Coventry City have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 6 to 4.

Watford have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The Hornets's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Coventry City find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 32 points from their 26 matches. Watford are currently lying in 19th place in Nationwide League Division One having mustered a points tally of 29 from their 26 matches played.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Coventry City63126410
Watford61328106

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but I think that Sky Blues's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Watford. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Coventry City4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
WatfordNot won in previous 3 away matches.