Portsmouth vs Watford

Current streaks

Recent form

Portsmouth

Portsmouth's recent form has been a mixed bag, with their last six games producing two wins, one draw, and three losses. The most striking result in this run was their latest match, a high-scoring 5-3 victory away at Norwich, which saw Portsmouth net five goals in a single game. Despite this impressive win, Portsmouth find themselves in a precarious 17th position in the Championship, having accumulated 49 points from 43 games. Their goal difference over the last six matches is neutral, having scored and conceded 10 goals each, averaging 1.67 goals both for and against per game. Portsmouth have managed only one clean sheet in this period, while both teams have scored in 67% of these matches. Interestingly, 67% of their recent games have seen over 2.5 goals, indicating a tendency towards high-scoring encounters.

Watford

Watford's recent form has been concerning, with the Hornets struggling to find consistency in the Championship. The team have won just one of their last six matches, suffering four defeats in the process. This poor run has seen Watford slip to 10th in the table, with their goal-scoring output particularly worrying as they've managed just 0.67 goals per game in their last six outings. Defensively, they've been somewhat more stable, conceding 1.17 goals per game and keeping two clean sheets. However, Watford are currently on a two-match losing streak, having fallen to both Burnley and West Brom in their most recent fixtures. The lack of high-scoring games is notable, with half of their last six matches featuring under 2.5 goals, suggesting a trend towards tighter, lower-scoring affairs.

Recent home/away form

Portsmouth

Portsmouth have shown impressive home form recently, with a run of four consecutive victories prior to their most recent two matches. Despite their relatively low league position, they have been resilient at Fratton Park, securing wins against tough opponents like Leeds United and Blackburn Rovers. The team's goalscoring has been consistent, netting in all six games, though they've not been involved in any particularly high-scoring affairs. Portsmouth's defence has also been solid, conceding just six goals in these matches and keeping two clean sheets. Interestingly, 67% of their home games have seen both teams score, suggesting exciting encounters for the fans. While their last outing ended in a draw, breaking their winning streak, Portsmouth's overall home performance has been a bright spot in their Championship campaign.

Watford

Watford's recent away form in the Championship has been concerning, with the Hornets currently on a three-match losing streak on the road. Their last six away fixtures have yielded just one victory, two draws, and three defeats, indicating a struggle to find consistency away from home. The team's goal-scoring prowess has been lacklustre, managing only 0.83 goals per game on average, whilst conceding 1.17 goals per match. Defensively, Watford have managed two clean sheets in this period, but their goal difference remains negative at -2. Interestingly, half of their away matches have seen both teams score, and there's an even split between games with under and over 2.5 goals. The 2-2 draw against Sunderland stands out as the highest-scoring encounter in this run, highlighting Watford's occasional ability to find the net despite their overall scoring difficulties.