History of the Middlesbrough v Watford fixture
Middlesbrough prepare to entertain Watford at Riverside Stadium at tea-time on Saturday, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 15 games played, Boro have recorded 7 wins, and Watford have come away with 5 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Riverside Stadium was less than a year ago, in March 2011, the Boro carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a Championship match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Sat 19 Mar | Middlesbrough | 2-1 | Watford | Championship |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 25 Sep | Watford | 3 - 1 | Middlesbrough | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 27 Mar | Watford | 1 - 1 | Middlesbrough | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 17 Oct | Middlesbrough | 0 - 1 | Watford | Championship |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 07 Apr | Middlesbrough | 4 - 1 | Watford | Premiership |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 04 Nov | Watford | 2 - 0 | Middlesbrough | Premiership |
| 1999/2000 | Sat 06 May | Middlesbrough | 1 - 1 | Watford | Premiership |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Middlesbrough haven't lost in their last six home matches, but have drawn four of them. These games have seen the Boro score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 3.
Watford have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Hornets have hit 6 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Middlesbrough are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 27 points from 15 games.
Watford are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 16 points from 15 matches.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Watford | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 6 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Its a close one to call, but we think that Boro's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Watford. Home Win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | Unbeaten in the last 14 home games. Not drawn a match in their last 4 . |
| Watford | Lost each of the previous 3 away matches. Not won in previous 4 away matches. Last drawn game 9 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here