Watford 0-0 Plymouth Argyle

Current streaks

Recent form

Watford

Watford's recent form has been somewhat inconsistent, with three wins, one draw, and two losses in their last six matches. Despite sitting 10th in the Championship table, the Hornets have shown defensive solidity, conceding only three goals and keeping four clean sheets during this period. Their attacking output, however, has been modest, with just five goals scored across the six games. Notably, 83% of Watford's recent matches have seen under 2.5 goals, indicating a trend towards low-scoring affairs. The team's inability to string together more than two consecutive wins suggests they are struggling to build momentum, which may explain their mid-table position. Watford's defensive prowess is evident in their low goals conceded per game (0.5), but their limited offensive output (0.83 goals scored per game) could be a concern as they look to climb the table.

Plymouth Argyle

Plymouth Argyle's recent form has been concerning, with the club currently languishing at the bottom of the Championship table. The Pilgrims have struggled defensively, failing to keep a clean sheet in their last nine matches and conceding an average of 2.17 goals per game over their previous six outings. Their attack has also been lacklustre, managing just one goal per game in the same period. Argyle are currently on a three-match losing streak in the league, which has significantly impacted their chances of survival. The team's inability to keep matches low-scoring is evident, with 67% of their recent games featuring over 2.5 goals. Despite these struggles, Plymouth did manage a notable away victory against Portsmouth, offering a glimmer of hope amidst their relegation battle. However, their FA Cup run came to an end with a 3-1 defeat to Manchester City, highlighting the gulf in class between the struggling Championship side and the Premier League giants.

Recent home/away form

Watford

Watford's recent home form has been inconsistent, with a notable run of three consecutive defeats sandwiched between two victories. The Hornets have struggled to find the back of the net at Vicarage Road, scoring just five goals in their last six home matches, averaging a mere 0.83 goals per game. Defensively, they've also faced challenges, conceding nine goals during this period, including a heavy 4-0 defeat to Leeds United. However, Watford have managed to keep two clean sheets in their last six home games, demonstrating some resilience. The matches have been evenly split between low and high-scoring affairs, with 50% of games seeing under 2.5 goals and 50% over. Despite their mixed form, Watford have shown signs of improvement in their most recent home fixture, securing a narrow 1-0 victory against Swansea.

Plymouth Argyle

Plymouth Argyle's recent away form has been inconsistent, with their last six matches yielding one win, two draws, and three losses. The Pilgrims have struggled to keep clean sheets, conceding in all six games and shipping an average of 1.83 goals per match. Their most recent victory, a 2-1 win against Portsmouth, broke a three-game winless streak on the road. Despite their defensive frailties, Plymouth have managed to find the back of the net in four of their last six away fixtures, including a commendable effort in a 3-1 defeat to Premier League giants Manchester City in the FA Cup. The team's ability to score in 67% of these matches suggests they can be a threat going forward, even if their league position (24th) indicates overall struggles this season.