FootyMAD's Bury match preview

Last updated : 08 February 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bradford City v Bury fixture

Bradford City play host to Bury at Coral Windows Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 31 games played, Bantams have recorded 14 wins, and Bury have come away with 7 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Bradford City was back in October 1998, over five years ago, with Bradford City running out comfortable 3-0 winners 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:
2007/2008Tue 22 JanBury2 - 2Bradford CityLGE2
1998/1999Mon 05 AprBury0 - 2Bradford CityCHMP
1998/1999Fri 09 OctBradford City3-0BuryCHMP
1997/1998Mon 13 AprBury2 - 0Bradford CityCHMP
1997/1998Sat 13 DecBradford City1 - 0BuryCHMP
1991/1992Sat 29 FebBury0 - 1Bradford CityLGE1
1991/1992Sat 04 JanBradford City1 - 1BuryLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Bradford City have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 11 to 10.

The away form of Bury is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. The Shakers have conceded 10 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

Bradford City see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League Two, showing a record of 38 points from their 28 games played so far, Bury are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 25 points from 28 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bradford City642013514
Bury61147144

FootyMad's prediction ...

Though Bradford City are not exactly setting the world alight at Coral Windows Stadium in recent games, I can confidently predict that they will easily sweep aside the opposition put before them. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Bradford City 6 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 6 matches.
Bury Lost each of the previous 4 away matches.
Not won in previous 8 away matches.
An overall losing run of 4 games.
No win in the 5 most recent games.