FootyMAD's Chesterfield match preview

Last updated : 22 February 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Chesterfield v Brentford fixture

Brentford face a trip to Chesterfield at Recreation Ground on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 33 games played, Bees have recorded 12 wins, and Chesterfield have come away with 14 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in September 2006, with Chesterfield running out comfortable 3 - 1 winners 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:
2007/2008Sat 12 JanBrentford2 - 1ChesterfieldLGE2
2006/2007Sat 30 DecBrentford2 - 1ChesterfieldLGE1
2006/2007Sat 23 SepChesterfield3 - 1BrentfordLGE1
2005/2006Sat 10 DecBrentford1 - 1ChesterfieldLGE1
2005/2006Wed 10 AugChesterfield1 - 3BrentfordLGE1
2004/2005Sat 19 MarBrentford2 - 2ChesterfieldLGE1
2004/2005Sat 07 AugChesterfield3 - 1BrentfordLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Chesterfield have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 12 to 10.

The away form of Brentford however, is much more impressive, remaining unbeaten in their last six, winning five and drawing the one. The games have constituted a decent return of 12 goals for the Bees, and 6 goals against.

Chesterfield's 48 points from 33 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position. Brentford's 46 points from 31 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Chesterfield60246122
Brentford642011614

FootyMad's prediction ...

Brentford are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to Chesterfield. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Chesterfield Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 6 most recent games.
Brentford 4 successive away victories.
5 games since last away draw.
10 games since last defeat.