History of the Blackpool v Watford fixture
Blackpool prepare to entertain Watford at Bloomfield Road on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 3 of the 10 previous games, with the Seasiders winning just 2.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Bloomfield Road was less than a year ago, in December 2011, when they played out a goalless draw in a Championship match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Fri 06 Apr | Watford | 0 - 2 | Blackpool | Championship |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 17 Dec | Blackpool | 0-0 | Watford | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 23 Jan | Blackpool | 3 - 2 | Watford | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 22 Aug | Watford | 2 - 2 | Blackpool | Championship |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 21 Feb | Blackpool | 0 - 2 | Watford | Championship |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 01 Nov | Watford | 3 - 4 | Blackpool | Championship |
| 2007/2008 | Sun 04 May | Blackpool | 1 - 1 | Watford | Championship |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Blackpool have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. The Seasiders's have scored 10 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 11.
Watford's away form is none too clever either, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The games have constituted a decent return of 13 goals for the Hornets, and 6 goals against.
Blackpool's 23 points from 17 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.
Watford's 26 points from 17 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackpool | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 7 |
| Watford | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 10 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
These are testing times at Bloomfield Road for the Seasiders and the Madmen are unable to see past Watford claiming victory in a close match.
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Blackpool | Drawn last 3 games at home. Failed to win in previous 5 home matches. Drawn each of their last 2 games. Not won in the 2 most recent games. |
| Watford | 9 games since last away draw. 5 games since last defeat. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here