FootyMAD's Chesterfield match preview

Last updated : 25 September 2009 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 Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Bantams are clearly on top, having won 25 and lost only 6 of the 42 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Coral Windows Stadium was less than a year ago, in November 2008, as the Bantams squeezed past their rivals by a scoreline of 3-2 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:
2008/2009Sat 02 MayChesterfield0 - 2Bradford CityLGE2
2008/2009Tue 25 NovBradford City3-2ChesterfieldLGE2
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

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 Chesterfield is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. The Spireites's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 11.

Bradford City's 12 points from 8 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position. Chesterfield see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League Two, showing a record of 11 points from their 8 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bradford City642014914
Chesterfield62221398

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 Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Chesterfield Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.