Millwall 1-0 Watford

Recent form

Millwall

Millwall has been struggling in the Championship recently with a string of losses, including a heavy defeat against Ipswich where they conceded 4 goals. However, they managed to bounce back with a crucial win against Southampton. Their recent form shows inconsistency with only 2 wins in their last 10 games, highlighting their need to improve their defensive solidity as they have conceded multiple goals in several matches. Despite these challenges, their ability to secure wins against competitive opponents like Bristol City and Southampton indicates potential for a turnaround if they can find more consistency in their performances.

Watford

Watford's recent form in the Championship has been inconsistent, with 2 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses in their last 10 games. They suffered a heavy defeat against Norwich but managed to secure victories over Rotherham and QPR. However, their defense seems vulnerable as they have conceded multiple goals in some matches, indicating a need for defensive improvement to solidify their position in the league table. Despite their struggles, they have shown resilience in salvaging points through draws, showcasing glimpses of their potential to bounce back in future fixtures.

Recent home/away form

In their recent home games, Millwall has faced tough competition, scoring 5 goals but conceding 13. With one win, one draw, and four losses, they have been inconsistent in their goal-scoring efforts and struggled defensively. Their point average per game reflects this as they've only earned an average of 0.83 points per game out of a possible 2, resulting in a challenging period for the team.

W1 D1 L4
Goals scored: 5 (0.83 per game)
Goals conceded: 13 (2.17 per game)
Goal difference: -8
Points won: 4/18 (0.67 per game)
Both teams scored: 3 (50%)

Watford's recent away form in the Championship has been inconsistent, with 2 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses in their last 6 matches. They scored a total of 6 goals but conceded 9, resulting in a goal difference of -3. On average, Watford scored 1 goal per game and conceded 1.5 goals. Despite the mixed results, they managed to secure 8 out of a possible 18 points, showing room for improvement in tightening up their defense while maintaining their attacking prowess.

W2 D2 L2
Goals scored: 6 (1 per game)
Goals conceded: 9 (1.5 per game)
Goal difference: -3
Points won: 8/18 (1.33 per game)
Both teams scored: 3 (50%)

Head-to-head

Based on the provided search results, here's a summary of the head-to-head statistics between Millwall and Watford:

- Both teams have faced each other in a total of 26 matches as of the information available until 2023.
- Watford has won 12 direct matches, while Millwall has won 8 matches. There were 6 draws between them.
- The average number of goals per match in these encounters is 2.35.
- For the current season (likely referring to the 2023 season), Millwall averaged 1.17 goals per match, whereas Watford averaged 1.48 goals per match.
- At home, Watford had a higher percentage of over 1.5 goals (76.92%, meaning 10 out of 13 home matches) and over 2.5 goals (61.54%, meaning 8 out of 13 home matches).
- When playing away, Millwall had a slightly lower percentage of over 1.5 goals (71.43%, meaning 10 out of 14 away matches) and over 2.5 goals (42.86%, meaning 6 out of 14 away matches).

Additionally, during the last 16 meetings when Millwall hosted Watford, Millwall won 7 times, drew 3 times, and Watford won 6 times, with a goal difference favoring Millwall (21-20). Considering the entire history of 32 meetings, Watford won 15 times, Millwall won 11 times, and they drew 6 times, with a goal difference favoring Watford (41-35).