FootyMAD's Luton Town match preview

Last updated : 29 April 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Luton Town v Brentford fixture

Brentford face a trip to Luton Town at Kenilworth Road on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Bees will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 22 and win only 6 of the 34 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 2 winners in a F.A. Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 08 JanLuton Town0 - 2BrentfordFAC
2004/2005Tue 07 DecBrentford2 - 0Luton TownLGE1
2003/2004Sat 21 FebLuton Town4 - 1BrentfordLGE1
2003/2004Sat 18 OctBrentford4 - 2Luton TownLGE1
2002/2003Sat 22 FebLuton Town0 - 1BrentfordLGE1
2002/2003Sat 07 SepBrentford0 - 0Luton TownLGE1
2000/2001Thu 03 MayBrentford2 - 2Luton TownLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Luton Town have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 12 goals for the The Hatters, with 4 goals against.

The Bees have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occassions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Luton Town are leading the way in the Coca-Cola League One, with their 44 games giving them a return of 94 points. Brentford lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League One, picking up 69 from their 43 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Luton Town650110515
Brentford63125610

FootyMad's prediction ...

Neither team is setting the world alight, and I think this game will result in a narrow home win for the The Hatters. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Luton Town 8 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 5 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Brentford 5 games since last away draw.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.