FootyMAD's Torquay United match preview

Last updated : 28 August 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bradford City v Torquay United fixture

Bradford City play host to Torquay United at Coral Windows Stadium on Saturday afternoon, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having chalked up an impressive 14 wins out of 19 previous matches.

The last time the two teams met at Bradford City was just over four years ago, in January 2005, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a League One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 22 JanBradford City2-2Torquay Utd.LGE1
2004/2005Tue 28 DecTorquay Utd.0 - 0Bradford CityLGE1
1991/1992Sat 01 FebTorquay Utd.1 - 1Bradford CityLGE1
1991/1992Sat 19 OctBradford City2 - 0Torquay Utd.LGE1
1981/1982Sun 21 MarBradford City3 - 0Torquay Utd.LGE2
1981/1982Sat 31 OctTorquay Utd.2 - 0Bradford CityLGE2
1980/1981Sat 07 FebBradford City2 - 0Torquay Utd.LGE2

Recent respective form guides

Bradford City have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. These low-scoring games have seen just 5 goals scored and conceded.

Torquay Utd.'s away form is none too clever either, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The Gulls's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Bradford City are currently lying in 19th place in Coca-Cola League Two having mustered a points tally of 4 from their 4 matches played. Torquay Utd.'s 6 points from 4 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bradford City62137147
Torquay Utd.63031089

FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Coral Windows Stadium for the Bantams and the Madmen are unable to see past Torquay Utd. claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics:
Bradford City Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Torquay Utd. 6 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 10 outings ago.