FootyMAD's Oldham Athletic match preview

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

Bradford City face a trip to Oldham Athletic at Boundary Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 47 games played, Bantams have recorded 11 wins, and Oldham Ath. have come away with 23 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in December 2005, the Latics carving out a narrow 2 - 1 victory in a League One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 18 MarBradford City1 - 4Oldham Ath.LGE1
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

Recent respective form guides

Oldham Athletic have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 13 goals for the Latics, with 6 goals against.

In complete contrast to Oldham Ath., Bradford City are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Bantams have hit 7 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Oldham Ath. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League One, picking up 26 points from their 17 games so far. Bradford City see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 22 points from their 17 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Oldham Ath.631212910
Bradford City61148104

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Latics, as the Bantams have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Oldham Ath. Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Bradford City Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.