FootyMAD's Bournemouth match preview

Last updated : 25 December 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Brentford v Bournemouth fixture

Brentford are ready to welcome Bournemouth to Griffin Park at lunchtime on Friday, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 48 games played, Bees have recorded 21 wins, and Bournemouth have come away with 10 victories.

The previous match played between the two at Griffin Park was within the last three years, in September 2006, when they played out a goalless draw 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:
2006/2007Sat 06 JanBournemouth1 - 0BrentfordLGE1
2006/2007Sat 16 SepBrentford0-0BournemouthLGE1
2005/2006Sat 06 MayBournemouth2 - 2BrentfordLGE1
2005/2006Sat 29 OctBrentford0 - 2BournemouthLGE1
2004/2005Sat 01 JanBournemouth3 - 2BrentfordLGE1
2004/2005Sat 04 SepBrentford2 - 1BournemouthLGE1
2003/2004Sat 08 MayBrentford1 - 0BournemouthLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Brentford have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Bees in those games, with 6 conceded.

The away form of Bournemouth is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Cherries have hit 8 goals, 15 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Brentford are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola League Two, and have accumulated 35 points from the 20 games they have played so far. Bournemouth are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League Two with a return of just 7 points from their 21 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Brentford63219511
Bournemouth6231759

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:
Brentford No sequences of note
Bournemouth Not won in previous 6 away matches.