FootyMAD Gillingham match preview

Last updated : 22 August 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Bradford City v Gillingham fixture

Bradford City prepare to entertain Gillingham at The Bradford & Bingley Stadium on Saturday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Bantams have the slight edge, having won 6 of the 13 games compared to Gillingham's 3 wins.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Bradford & Bingley Stadium was less than a year ago, in December 2002, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-3 winners in a League Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2002/2003Mon 21 AprGillingham1 - 0Bradford CityLD1
2002/2003Sat 07 DecBradford City1-3GillinghamLD1
2001/2002Sat 23 FebGillingham0 - 4Bradford CityLD1
2001/2002Fri 14 SepBradford City5 - 1GillinghamLD1
1999/2000Tue 11 JanGillingham3 - 1Bradford CityFAC
1984/1985Sat 02 MarBradford City1 - 1GillinghamDIV3
1984/1985Sat 27 OctGillingham2 - 2Bradford CityDIV3

Recent respective form guides

Bradford City have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While Bantams have scored 5, a worringly large 10 have been leaked at the other end.

Gillingham have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. Gills have conceded 10 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Bradford City's total of 4 points from their 2 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Nationwide League Division One. Gillingham see themselves just below half way in the Nationwide League Division One, showing a record of 2 points from their 2 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bradford City61052123
Gillingham6222348

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Bradford City only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Bradford City5 games since last home draw.
Latest 4 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
GillinghamNot won in previous 5 away matches.
4 games since last defeat.