FootyMAD's Walsall match preview

Last updated : 24 March 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Walsall v Bradford City fixture

Bradford City face a trip to Walsall at Bescot Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 18 games played, Bantams have recorded 4 wins, and Walsall have come away with 6 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in February 2005, 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:
2005/2006Wed 28 DecBradford City2 - 0WalsallLGE1
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

Recent respective form guides

Walsall have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Saddlers's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Bradford City have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 leaked at the wrong end.

Walsall are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca Cola League One with a return of just 42 points from their 37 games thus far. Bradford City see themselves just below half way in the Coca Cola League One, showing a record of 48 points from their 38 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Walsall6132366
Bradford City6222688

FootyMad's prediction ...

The away form of the Bantams has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Walsall. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Walsall Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Bradford City Last drawn game 5 outings ago.