FootyMAD's Watford match preview

Last updated : 18 August 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Everton v Watford fixture

Everton play host to Watford at Goodison Park on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. All the previous meetings between the two have been won by the Toffees.

The last time the two teams met at Everton was back in April 2000, over five years ago, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 4-2 thriller, in a Premiership match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2000/2001Sat 06 JanWatford1 - 2EvertonFAC
1999/2000Sat 01 AprEverton4-2WatfordPREM
1999/2000Sat 18 DecWatford1 - 3EvertonPREM
1991/1992Tue 08 OctWatford1 - 2EvertonLGEC
1991/1992Tue 24 SepEverton1 - 0WatfordLGEC
1987/1988Sat 26 MarWatford1 - 2EvertonPREM
1987/1988Sat 24 OctEverton2 - 0WatfordPREM

Recent respective form guides

Everton have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Toffees in those games, with 7 conceded.

The away form of Watford however, is much more impressive, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the Hornets, and 6 goals against.



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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Everton6132366
Watford642010214

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your number one FootyMad panel have studied this game long and hard, and cannot separate the two. A draw for the Toffees. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Everton Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Watford 3 successive away victories.
4 games since last away draw.
9 games since last defeat.