History of the Barnsley v Watford fixture
Barnsley prepare to entertain Watford at Oakwell on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 26 games played, Tykes have recorded 12 wins, and Watford have come away with 6 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Oakwell was just last season, in September 2011, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Championship match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 01 Dec | Watford | 4 - 1 | Barnsley | Championship |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 04 Feb | Watford | 2 - 1 | Barnsley | Championship |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 17 Sep | Barnsley | 1-1 | Watford | Championship |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 23 Apr | Watford | 1 - 0 | Barnsley | Championship |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 27 Nov | Barnsley | 0 - 0 | Watford | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 06 Feb | Barnsley | 1 - 0 | Watford | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 12 Sep | Watford | 1 - 0 | Barnsley | Championship |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Barnsley have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Tykes in those games, with 5 conceded.
Watford's away form is equally impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. Those games have seen the Hornets pummel 12 goals, and let in 4.
Barnsley are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 41 points from 36 matches.
Watford are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 66 points from 37 games.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsley | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 12 | 10 |
| Watford | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 13 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Barnsley may be in prime form at home, but the quality of the opposition suggests to me that Watford are going to come away with all the points in this one. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Barnsley | 10 games since last home draw. |
| Watford | Undefeated in last 3 away games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here