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Last updated : 29 April 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bradford City v Bournemouth fixture

Bradford City play host to Bournemouth at The Bradford & Bingley Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 25 games played, Bantams have recorded 12 wins, and Bournemouth have come away with 6 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Bradford City was back in August 1995, over five years ago, the Bantams carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a League Division Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Tue 07 DecBournemouth2 - 0Bradford CityLGE1
1995/1996Sat 20 JanBournemouth3 - 1Bradford CityLGE1
1995/1996Sat 12 AugBradford City1-0BournemouthLGE1
1994/1995Sat 07 JanBradford City1 - 2BournemouthLGE1
1994/1995Sat 22 OctBournemouth2 - 3Bradford CityLGE1
1993/1994Sat 11 DecBradford City0 - 0BournemouthLGE1
1993/1994Sat 21 AugBournemouth1 - 1Bradford CityLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Bradford City have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Bantams in those games, with 7 conceded.

The away form of Bournemouth however, is much more impressive, seeing them pick up six wins out of six. Those games have seen the Cherries pummel 13 goals, and let in 4.

Bradford City's 62 points from 44 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position. Bournemouth's total of 69 points from their 44 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League One.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bradford City6231859
Bournemouth6303769

FootyMad's prediction ...

Bradford City are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Bradford City 8 games since last home draw.
Bournemouth 6 successive away victories.
9 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 11 outings ago.