FM Preview: Crewe Alexandra v Bradford City 08 May 2010

Last updated : 07 May 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Crewe Alexandra v Bradford City fixture

Bradford City pack their bags to visit Crewe Alexandra at The Alexandra Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 41 games played, Bantams have recorded 12 wins, and Crewe Alex. have come away with 16 victories.

The previous match played between the two at The Alexandra Stadium was more than three years back, in August 2006, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 3 winners in a League One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 10 OctBradford City2 - 3Crewe Alex.LGE2
2006/2007Sat 17 FebBradford City0 - 1Crewe Alex.LGE1
2006/2007Sat 11 NovBradford City4 - 0Crewe Alex.FAC
2006/2007Sat 19 AugCrewe Alex.0 - 3Bradford CityLGE1
2003/2004Sat 21 FebBradford City2 - 1Crewe Alex.CHMP
2003/2004Tue 14 OctCrewe Alex.2 - 2Bradford CityCHMP
2001/2002Sat 23 MarBradford City2 - 0Crewe Alex.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Crewe Alexandra have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 12 to 11.

Bradford City have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Bantams have hit 5 goals, 8 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Crewe Alex. find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 55 points from their 45 matches. Bradford City see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League Two, showing a record of 59 points from their 45 games played so far,

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Crewe Alex.61237105
Bradford City63219511

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Bantams out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Crewe Alex.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Crewe Alex. 6 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Bradford City Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 5 away matches.
6 games since last defeat.