FootyMAD's Oldham Athletic match preview

Last updated : 28 August 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Brentford v Oldham Athletic fixture

Brentford are ready to welcome Oldham Athletic to Griffin Park on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The Bees have drawn 11 of the 21 contests however.

The previous match played between the two at Griffin Park was within the last three years, in March 2007, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 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:
2006/2007Sun 25 MarBrentford2-2Oldham Ath.LGE1
2006/2007Sat 28 OctOldham Ath.3 - 0BrentfordLGE1
2005/2006Tue 13 DecBrentford1 - 0Oldham Ath.FAC
2005/2006Sat 03 DecOldham Ath.1 - 1BrentfordFAC
2005/2006Sat 19 NovBrentford3 - 3Oldham Ath.LGE1
2005/2006Sun 09 OctOldham Ath.0 - 1BrentfordLGE1
2004/2005Tue 15 MarOldham Ath.0 - 2BrentfordLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Brentford have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Bees in those games, with 3 conceded.

Oldham Ath. have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Latics have hit 6 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Brentford's total of 8 points from their 4 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League One. Oldham Ath.'s 5 points from 4 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
Brentford63218411
Oldham Ath.6222678

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Oldham Ath. 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 Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Oldham Ath. 6 games since last away draw.
No win in the 2 most recent games.