FM Preview: Brentford v Bournemouth 26 Dec 2011

Last updated : 25 December 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Brentford v Bournemouth fixture

Brentford prepare to entertain Bournemouth at Griffin Park on Monday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 51 games played, Bees have recorded 23 wins, and Bournemouth have come away with 10 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Griffin Park was earlier this season, with Brentford annihilating their visitors 6-0 in a (Associate Members) match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Tue 08 Nov Brentford 6-0 Bournemouth (Associate Members)
2010/2011 Mon 03 Jan Bournemouth 3 - 1 Brentford League One
2010/2011 Tue 02 Nov Brentford 1 - 1 Bournemouth League One
2008/2009 Mon 13 Apr Bournemouth 0 - 1 Brentford League Two
2008/2009 Fri 26 Dec Brentford 2 - 0 Bournemouth League Two
2006/2007 Sat 06 Jan Bournemouth 1 - 0 Brentford League One
2006/2007 Sat 16 Sep Brentford 0 - 0 Bournemouth League One

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

Recent respective form guides

Brentford are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 11 goals for the Bees, with 4 goals against.

The Cherries have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. While the Cherries have hit 8 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Brentford's total of 33 points from their 21 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower League One.

Bournemouth find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 26 points from their 21 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Brentford 6 2 2 2 5 5 8
Bournemouth 6 2 2 2 7 8 8

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FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Bournemouth is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Bees in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Brentford 8 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Bournemouth 6 games since last away draw.

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