FootyMAD's Burnley match preview

Last updated : 26 March 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Bradford City v Burnley fixture

Bradford City prepare to entertain Burnley at The Bradford & Bingley Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 27 games played, Bantams have recorded 12 wins, and Burnley have come away with 8 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Bradford & Bingley Stadium was just last season, in September 2002, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a League Division One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 20 SepBurnley4 - 0Bradford CityLD1
2002/2003Tue 25 MarBurnley0 - 2Bradford CityLD1
2002/2003Sat 21 SepBradford City2-2BurnleyLD1
2001/2002Wed 20 MarBurnley1 - 1Bradford CityLD1
2001/2002Sun 02 SepBradford City2 - 3BurnleyLD1
1995/1996Sat 06 AprBurnley2 - 3Bradford CityLD2
1995/1996Sat 28 OctBradford City2 - 2BurnleyLD2

Recent respective form guides

Bradford City have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Burnley is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. Clarets have conceded 10 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Bradford City are stuck down in the relegation zone of Nationwide League Division One with a return of just 33 points from their 38 games thus far. Burnley are stuck down in the relegation zone of Nationwide League Division One with a return of just 41 points from their 37 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bradford City63127610
Burnley60425114

FootyMad's prediction ...

Bradford City are not exactly setting the world alight at The Bradford & Bingley Stadium at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Burnley in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Bradford City Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Burnley Not won in previous 7 away matches.
No win in the 6 most recent games.