FootyMAD's Oldham Athletic match preview

Last updated : 26 November 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Bradford City v Oldham Athletic fixture

Bradford City play host to Oldham Athletic at The Bradford & Bingley Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 45 games played, Bantams have recorded 18 wins, and Oldham Ath. have come away with 11 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Bradford City was back in November 1996, over five years ago, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-3 winners in a League Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
1996/1997Sat 22 FebOldham Ath.1 - 2Bradford CityCHMP
1996/1997Sat 02 NovBradford City0-3Oldham Ath.CHMP
1989/1990Mon 07 MayBradford City1 - 1Oldham Ath.CHMP
1989/1990Tue 31 OctOldham Ath.2 - 2Bradford CityCHMP
1988/1989Sat 01 AprOldham Ath.1 - 1Bradford CityCHMP
1988/1989Sat 17 SepBradford City2 - 0Oldham Ath.CHMP
1987/1988Sat 13 FebBradford City5 - 3Oldham Ath.CHMP

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, 9 to 7.

Oldham Ath. have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Latics have hit 4 goals, 7 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Bradford City are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 32 points from 18 games. Oldham Ath. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 19 points from 18 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bradford City631291010
Oldham Ath.640210912

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 Oldham Ath.. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Bradford City Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Oldham Ath. 6 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.