FootyMAD's Chesterfield match preview

Last updated : 24 November 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bradford City v Chesterfield fixture

Bradford City prepare to entertain Chesterfield at Coral Windows Stadium on Tuesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Bantams are clearly on top, having won 24 and lost only 6 of the 41 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Coral Windows Stadium was less than a year ago, in March 2008, the Bantams carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a League Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Mon 24 MarBradford City1-0ChesterfieldLGE2
2007/2008Sat 08 DecChesterfield1 - 1Bradford CityLGE2
2006/2007Sat 28 AprChesterfield3 - 0Bradford CityLGE1
2006/2007Sat 16 DecBradford City1 - 0ChesterfieldLGE1
2005/2006Sat 07 JanChesterfield1 - 0Bradford CityLGE1
2005/2006Fri 02 SepBradford City2 - 0ChesterfieldLGE1
2004/2005Sat 02 AprChesterfield0 - 0Bradford CityLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Bradford City have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 12 to 10.

Chesterfield have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The Spireites's have scored 11 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 12.

Bradford City are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 30 points from 17 games. Chesterfield's 23 points from 17 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bradford City641111613
Chesterfield633016712

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 Chesterfield. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Bradford City Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Chesterfield Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.