FootyMAD's Walsall match preview

Last updated : 27 December 2005 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 Wednesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 17 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 December 2004, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline 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 26 FebWalsall1 - 1Bradford CityLGE1
2004/2005Sat 11 DecBradford City1-1WalsallLGE1
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

Recent respective form guides

Bradford City have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Bantams's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

The away form of Walsall is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Saddlers have hit 7 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Bradford City see themselves just below half way in the Coca Cola League One, showing a record of 29 points from their 23 games played so far, Walsall's 31 points from 23 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 City61148124
Walsall63218511

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Bradford City only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Bradford City Been beaten in each of their previous 3 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Latest 4 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Walsall Not won in previous 3 away matches.
5 games since last defeat.