FM Preview: Walsall v Brentford 01 Sep 2012

Last updated : 31 August 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Walsall v Brentford fixture

Brentford face a trip to Walsall at Bescot Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 35 games played, Bees have recorded 11 wins, and Walsall have come away with 17 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Bescot Stadium was earlier this season, the Saddlers carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a League Cup match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Sat 11 Aug Walsall 1-0 Brentford League Cup
2011/2012 Sat 14 Jan Brentford 0 - 0 Walsall League One
2011/2012 Sat 03 Sep Walsall 0 - 1 Brentford League One
2010/2011 Tue 12 Apr Walsall 3 - 2 Brentford League One
2010/2011 Sat 14 Aug Brentford 1 - 2 Walsall League One
2009/2010 Sat 20 Feb Walsall 2 - 1 Brentford League One
2009/2010 Sat 28 Nov Brentford 1 - 0 Walsall F.A. Cup

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Recent respective form guides

Walsall have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Brentford have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Walsall see themselves just below half way in the npower League One, showing a record of 4 points from their 3 games played so far,

Brentford's 4 points from 3 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Walsall 6 3 1 2 4 7 10
Brentford 6 2 1 3 10 9 7

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FootyMad's prediction ...

With Brentford only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at Bescot Stadium will be a good result. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Walsall No sequences of note
Brentford Not won in previous 2 away matches.

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