FM Preview: Bradford City v Barnet 17 Apr 2010

Last updated : 16 April 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bradford City v Barnet fixture

Bradford City prepare to entertain Barnet at Coral Windows Stadium on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. 2 of the 3 contests have been draws however, with the other 1 won by Bantams.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Coral Windows Stadium was just last season, in November 2008, when they fought out a thrilling high-scoring 3-3 draw in a League Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 19 SepBarnet2 - 2Bradford CityLGE2
2008/2009Sat 21 FebBarnet4 - 1Bradford CityLGE2
2008/2009Sat 01 NovBradford City3-3BarnetLGE2
2007/2008Tue 08 AprBradford City1 - 1BarnetLGE2
2007/2008Sat 01 SepBarnet2 - 1Bradford CityLGE2
1993/1994Tue 03 MayBradford City2 - 1BarnetLGE1
1993/1994Sat 06 NovBarnet1 - 2Bradford CityLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Bradford City have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Bantams in those games, with 6 conceded.

Barnet have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Bees have hit 8 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Bradford City see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League Two, showing a record of 52 points from their 42 games played so far, Barnet are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 45 points from 41 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bradford City6132776
Barnet62139117

FootyMad's prediction ...

Both teams are displaying reasonable form at the moment, and for that reason, the Madmen predict the game will end in stalemate. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Bradford City No sequences of note
Barnet Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.