FootyMAD's Walsall match preview

Last updated : 10 December 2004 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bradford City v Walsall fixture

Bradford City prepare to entertain Walsall at The Bradford & Bingley Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 16 games played, Bantams have recorded 6 wins, and Walsall have come away with 5 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Bradford & Bingley Stadium was just last season, in November 2003, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League Division One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 06 DecWalsall1 - 0Bradford CityCHMP
2003/2004Sat 08 NovBradford City1-1WalsallCHMP
2002/2003Sat 01 MarBradford City1 - 2WalsallCHMP
2002/2003Sat 14 SepWalsall0 - 1Bradford CityCHMP
2001/2002Sun 21 AprWalsall2 - 2Bradford CityCHMP
2001/2002Tue 08 JanWalsall2 - 0Bradford CityFAC
2001/2002Sat 17 NovBradford City2 - 0WalsallCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Bradford City have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 8.

Walsall have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Saddlers have hit 6 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Bradford City's total of 32 points from their 20 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League One. Walsall see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 27 points from their 20 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bradford City61145134
Walsall6303789

FootyMad's prediction ...

None of the two sides are showing much worthwhile form at present, so the Madmen can look no further than a single point for the Bantams. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Bradford City Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Walsall 5 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.