FootyMAD's Oldham Athletic match preview

Last updated : 17 March 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bradford City v Oldham Athletic fixture

Bradford City prepare to entertain Oldham Athletic at The Bradford & Bingley Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 46 games played, Bantams have recorded 18 wins, and Oldham Ath. have come away with 12 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Bradford & Bingley Stadium was just last season, in November 2004, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-3 winners in a League One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Mon 26 DecOldham Ath.2 - 1Bradford CityLGE1
2004/2005Sat 07 MayOldham Ath.2 - 1Bradford CityLGE1
2004/2005Sat 27 NovBradford City1-3Oldham Ath.LGE1
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

Recent respective form guides

Bradford City remain unbeaten in their last six home games, though five of those have been draws. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 6.

The away form of Oldham Ath. is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Latics have hit 4 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Bradford City see themselves just below half way in the Coca Cola League One, showing a record of 45 points from their 36 games played so far, Oldham Ath. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca Cola League One, picking up 56 from their 37 games so far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bradford City6132686
Oldham Ath.64117213

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your FootyMad panel thinks that Bradford City's indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against Oldham Ath.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Bradford City Drawn last 5 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 5 home matches.
Oldham Ath. Last drawn game 6 outings ago.