FM Preview: Chesterfield v Bradford City 13 Apr 2013

Last updated : 12 April 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Chesterfield v Bradford City fixture

Bradford City pack their bags to visit Chesterfield at Whittington Moor on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 40 games played, Bantams have recorded 12 wins, and Chesterfield have come away with 14 victories.

The previous match played between the two at Whittington Moor was within the last three years, in January 2011, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a League Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Tue 06 Nov Bradford City 0 - 0 Chesterfield League Two
2010/2011 Tue 22 Feb Bradford City 0 - 1 Chesterfield League Two
2010/2011 Sat 29 Jan Chesterfield 2-2 Bradford City League Two
2009/2010 Sat 24 Apr Chesterfield 1 - 1 Bradford City League Two
2009/2010 Sat 26 Sep Bradford City 3 - 0 Chesterfield League Two
2008/2009 Sat 02 May Chesterfield 0 - 2 Bradford City League Two
2008/2009 Tue 25 Nov Bradford City 3 - 2 Chesterfield League Two

For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here

Recent respective form guides

Chesterfield are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 6 to 4.

Bradford City have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Chesterfield lie just outside the playoff positions in the npower League Two, picking up 60 points from their 42 games so far.

Bradford City's total of 64 points from their 42 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower League Two.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Chesterfield 6 4 1 1 9 4 13
Bradford City 6 4 1 1 12 8 13

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FootyMad's prediction ...

With Bradford City only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at Whittington Moor will be a good result. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Chesterfield Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Bradford City Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.

For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here