FootyMAD's Gillingham match preview

Last updated : 06 February 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Gillingham v Bradford City fixture

Bradford City face a trip to Gillingham at Priestfield Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and have come away with little in previous meetings, having taken no points from 12 of the 17 contests.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was was two seasons ago, in February 2007, the The Gills carving out a narrow 1 - 0 victory in a League One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 18 OctBradford City2 - 2GillinghamLGE2
2006/2007Sat 10 FebGillingham1 - 0Bradford CityLGE1
2006/2007Sat 12 AugBradford City4 - 2GillinghamLGE1
2005/2006Mon 17 AprGillingham2 - 1Bradford CityLGE1
2005/2006Sat 22 OctBradford City1 - 0GillinghamLGE1
2003/2004Sat 31 JanGillingham1 - 0Bradford CityCHMP
2003/2004Sat 23 AugBradford City0 - 1GillinghamCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Gillingham are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Bradford City have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The Bantams's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.

Gillingham's total of 46 points from their 28 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League Two. Bradford City lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League Two, picking up 45 from their 28 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Gillingham64028512
Bradford City62311059

FootyMad's prediction ...

Bradford City are in a sorry state of late on their travels, though the Mad panel can see them coming away from Priestfield Stadium with a well-deserved point. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Gillingham 4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Bradford City Not won in previous 4 away matches.