FootyMAD's Burton Albion match preview

Last updated : 11 September 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bradford City v Burton Albion fixture

Bradford City play host to Burton Albion at Coral Windows Stadium on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The Bantams won the only previous game contested between the two.

The only previous meeting between Bradford City and Burton Albion at was more than a decade ago, in November 1995, as the Bantams squeezed past their rivals by a scoreline of 4-3 in a F.A. Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
1995/1996Sat 11 NovBradford City4-3Burton AlbionFAC

Recent respective form guides

Bradford City have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. These games have seen the Bantams score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 4.

The away form of Burton Albion is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Brewers have hit 7 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Bradford City lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League Two, picking up 10 points from their 6 games so far. Burton Albion lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League Two, picking up 10 from their 6 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bradford City641111813
Burton Albion6312121210

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but I think that Bantams's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Burton Albion. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Bradford City Won their latest 4 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Burton Albion No win in the 2 most recent games.