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Last updated : 08 February 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Watford v Bristol City fixture

Bristol City face a trip to Watford at Vicarage Road Stadium on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 41 games played, Robins have recorded 12 wins, and Watford have come away with 17 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in December 2008, as the visitors ran out cosy 2 - 4 winners in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Mon 28 DecBristol City2 - 2WatfordCHMP
2008/2009Fri 26 DecWatford2 - 4Bristol CityCHMP
2008/2009Tue 25 NovBristol City1 - 1WatfordCHMP
2007/2008Tue 11 MarBristol City0 - 0WatfordCHMP
2007/2008Sat 01 DecWatford1 - 2Bristol CityCHMP
2003/2004Tue 23 SepBristol City1 - 0WatfordLGEC
2001/2002Wed 12 SepBristol City2 - 3WatfordLGEC

Recent respective form guides

Watford have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 11 goals for the Hornets, with 2 goals against.

In complete contrast to Watford, Bristol City are having a torrid time on their travels, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Robins have hit 5 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Watford's 35 points from 28 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position. Bristol City's 37 points from 28 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Watford61148134
Bristol City61326116

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Hornets, as the Robins have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Watford Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Bristol City Not won in previous 4 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 4 most recent games.