FootyMAD's Bournemouth match preview

Last updated : 03 September 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Brentford v Bournemouth fixture

Brentford prepare to entertain Bournemouth at Griffin Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 45 games played, Bees have recorded 20 wins, and Bournemouth have come away with 9 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Griffin Park was less than a year ago, in May 2004, the Bees carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a League Division Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 08 MayBrentford1-0BournemouthLGE1
2003/2004Sat 29 NovBournemouth1 - 0BrentfordLGE1
2002/2003Tue 10 SepBournemouth3 - 3BrentfordLC
2001/2002Sat 09 FebBrentford1 - 0BournemouthLGE1
2001/2002Sat 20 OctBournemouth0 - 2BrentfordLGE1
2000/2001Sat 03 MarBournemouth2 - 0BrentfordLGE1
2000/2001Sat 30 SepBrentford3 - 2BournemouthLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Brentford are unbeaten in their last six home games, winning five of them, and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 13 goals for the Bees, with 6 goals against.

Bournemouth have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The Cherries's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 5 against.

Brentford see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 9 points from their 6 games played so far, Bournemouth see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 8 points from their 6 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Brentford63039129
Bournemouth632111711

FootyMad's prediction ...

Brentford may be coming up against a decent side in Bournemouth, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Bees. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Brentford Won 4 successive home games.
5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 9 .
Bournemouth 7 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.