FootyMAD's Brentford match preview

Last updated : 03 April 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bradford City v Brentford fixture

Bradford City prepare to entertain Brentford at Coral Windows Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Bantams are clearly on top, having won 14 and lost only 6 of the 26 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Coral Windows Stadium was just last season, in November 2007, with Brentford inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Bantams in a League Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 13 DecBrentford2 - 1Bradford CityLGE2
2007/2008Sat 12 AprBrentford2 - 2Bradford CityLGE2
2007/2008Sat 03 NovBradford City1-2BrentfordLGE2
2006/2007Sat 24 FebBradford City1 - 1BrentfordLGE1
2006/2007Sat 02 SepBrentford2 - 1Bradford CityLGE1
2005/2006Sat 08 AprBrentford1 - 1Bradford CityLGE1
2005/2006Mon 02 JanBradford City3 - 3BrentfordLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Bradford City have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. The Bantams have scored 9 and conceded 1 during this period.

The Bees have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The Bees's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 5 against.

Bradford City lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League Two, picking up 59 points from their 40 games so far. Brentford are leading the way in the Coca-Cola League Two, with their 39 games giving them a return of 71 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bradford City6114694
Brentford6231659

FootyMad's prediction ...

Bradford City may be in prime form at home, but the quality of the opposition suggests to me that Brentford are going to come away with all the points in this one. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Bradford City 4 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Brentford Undefeated in last 4 away games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.