FootyMAD's Bradford City match preview

Last updated : 01 September 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Brentford v Bradford City fixture

Brentford prepare to entertain Bradford City at Griffin Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Bees are clearly on top, winning 54.17% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Griffin Park was less than a year ago, in April 2006, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline 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:
2005/2006Sat 08 AprBrentford1-1Bradford CityLGE1
2005/2006Mon 02 JanBradford City3 - 3BrentfordLGE1
2004/2005Sat 16 AprBradford City4 - 1BrentfordLGE1
2004/2005Sat 20 NovBrentford1 - 2Bradford CityLGE1
1995/1996Fri 26 AprBradford City2 - 1BrentfordLGE1
1995/1996Sat 25 NovBrentford2 - 1Bradford CityLGE1
1994/1995Sat 11 FebBrentford4 - 3Bradford CityLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Brentford losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. The Bees's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.

Bradford City have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. The Bantams's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 6 goals for and 5 against.

Brentford's total of 9 points from their 5 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League One. Bradford City are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 10 points from 5 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Brentford62409710
Bradford City632111611

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Brentford only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Brentford Drawn each of their last 4 games.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Bradford City Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.