FootyMAD's Scunthorpe United match preview

Last updated : 20 October 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bradford City v Scunthorpe United fixture

Bradford City prepare to entertain Scunthorpe United at The Bradford & Bingley Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 22 games played, Bantams have recorded 10 wins, and Scunthorpe U. have come away with 4 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Bradford & Bingley Stadium was earlier this season, with Scunthorpe U. inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Bantams in a (Associate Members) match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Tue 17 OctBradford City1-2Scunthorpe U.ASSM
2005/2006Sat 01 AprBradford City4 - 2Scunthorpe U.LGE1
2005/2006Sat 31 DecScunthorpe U.0 - 0Bradford CityLGE1
1994/1995Tue 22 NovScunthorpe U.3 - 2Bradford CityFAC
1994/1995Sat 12 NovBradford City1 - 1Scunthorpe U.FAC
1988/1989Tue 22 NovScunthorpe U.0 - 1Bradford CityLGEC
1988/1989Wed 02 NovBradford City1 - 1Scunthorpe U.LGEC

Recent respective form guides

Bradford City are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 5.

The away form of Scunthorpe U. however, is much more impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The Iron have managed to tuck away 10 goals in this period, and concede just the 3.

Bradford City's total of 22 points from their 14 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League One. Scunthorpe U. are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 22 points from 14 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bradford City6222878
Scunthorpe U.641111413

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Bradford City Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Scunthorpe U. 3 successive away victories.
4 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.