FootyMAD's Peterborough United match preview

Last updated : 16 January 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Peterborough United v Brentford fixture

Brentford face a trip to Peterborough United at London Road Ground on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 21 games played, Bees have recorded 5 wins, and Peterborough have come away with 9 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, as the Posh edged out their past their rivals by a score of 3 - 2 in a (Associate Members) match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Tue 04 NovPeterborough3 - 2BrentfordAM
2003/2004Sat 16 AugBrentford0 - 3PeterboroughLD2
2002/2003Sat 03 MayBrentford1 - 1PeterboroughLD2
2002/2003Sat 28 SepPeterborough5 - 1BrentfordLD2
2001/2002Sat 16 FebPeterborough1 - 1BrentfordLD2
2001/2002Sat 13 OctBrentford2 - 1PeterboroughLD2
2000/2001Tue 06 MarPeterborough1 - 1BrentfordLD2

Recent respective form guides

Peterborough United have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 13 goals for the Posh, with 6 goals against.

In complete contrast to Peterborough, Brentford are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Bees have hit 4 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Peterborough are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 27 points from 26 matches. Brentford are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 29 points from 26 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Peterborough6213987
Brentford60335103

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Posh, as the Bees have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Peterborough Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Brentford Not won in previous 5 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 9 most recent games.