FootyMAD's Shrewsbury Town match preview

Last updated : 28 January 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bradford City v Shrewsbury Town fixture

Bradford City play host to Shrewsbury Town at Coral Windows Stadium on Tuesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 17 games played, Bantams have recorded 8 wins, and Shrewsbury Tn. have come away with 3 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Bradford City was more than a decade ago, in August 1995, with Bradford City running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a League Division Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 18 AugShrewsbury Tn.1 - 0Bradford CityLGE2
1995/1996Sat 03 FebShrewsbury Tn.1 - 1Bradford CityLGE1
1995/1996Sat 26 AugBradford City3-1Shrewsbury Tn.LGE1
1994/1995Sat 04 FebBradford City1 - 1Shrewsbury Tn.LGE1
1994/1995Sat 26 NovShrewsbury Tn.1 - 2Bradford CityLGE1
1991/1992Tue 21 AprShrewsbury Tn.3 - 2Bradford CityLGE1
1991/1992Sat 28 SepBradford City3 - 0Shrewsbury Tn.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Bradford City have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Shrewsbury Tn. is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Shrews have hit 6 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Bradford City find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 32 points from their 26 matches. Shrewsbury Tn.'s 38 points from 28 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bradford City632111711
Shrewsbury Tn.6114584

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 Shrewsbury Tn.. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Bradford City 5 games since last home draw.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Shrewsbury Tn. Not won in previous 3 away matches.