FootyMAD's Carlisle United match preview

Last updated : 31 December 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Carlisle United v Bradford City fixture

Bradford City face a trip to Carlisle United at Brunton Park Stadium on Monday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 22 games played, Bantams have recorded 7 wins, and Carlisle Utd. have come away with 9 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in an League Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Tue 12 SepBradford City1 - 1Carlisle Utd.LGE1
2006/2007Tue 22 AugCarlisle Utd.1 - 1Bradford CityLGEC
1995/1996Mon 08 AprBradford City3 - 1Carlisle Utd.LGE1
1995/1996Sat 21 OctCarlisle Utd.2 - 2Bradford CityLGE1
1985/1986Fri 13 DecBradford City1 - 0Carlisle Utd.CHMP
1985/1986Sat 17 AugCarlisle Utd.1 - 2Bradford CityCHMP
1979/1980Sat 05 JanCarlisle Utd.3 - 2Bradford CityFAC

Recent respective form guides

Carlisle United 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, 8 to 7.

The away form of Bradford City is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. Bantams have conceded 10 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Carlisle Utd.'s 36 points from 25 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position. Bradford City see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 31 points from their 25 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Carlisle Utd.62045116
Bradford City6123365

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Cumbrians, as the Bantams have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Carlisle Utd. 4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 9 .
Bradford City Not won in previous 3 away matches.
No win in the 3 most recent games.