FootyMAD's Bournemouth match preview

Last updated : 28 October 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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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 46 games played, Bees have recorded 21 wins, and Bournemouth have come away with 9 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Griffin Park was just last season, in September 2004, the Bees carving out a narrow 2-1 victory 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:
2004/2005Sat 01 JanBournemouth3 - 2BrentfordLGE1
2004/2005Sat 04 SepBrentford2-1BournemouthLGE1
2003/2004Sat 08 MayBrentford1 - 0BournemouthLGE1
2003/2004Sat 29 NovBournemouth1 - 0BrentfordLGE1
2002/2003Tue 10 SepBournemouth3 - 3BrentfordLGEC
2001/2002Sat 09 FebBrentford1 - 0BournemouthLGE1
2001/2002Sat 20 OctBournemouth0 - 2BrentfordLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Brentford have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 6.

Bournemouth have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Cherries have hit 5 goals, 8 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Brentford are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 26 points from 15 games. Bournemouth see themselves just below half way in the Coca Cola League One, showing a record of 20 points from their 15 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Brentford62404210
Bournemouth631210710

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but I think that Bees's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Bournemouth. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Brentford Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 3 games.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Bournemouth Last drawn game 5 outings ago.