FootyMAD's Torquay United match preview

Last updated : 25 December 2004 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Brentford v Torquay United fixture

Brentford play host to Torquay United at Griffin Park at lunchtime on Sunday, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 21 games played, Bees have recorded 10 wins, and Torquay Utd. have come away with 5 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Brentford was back in February 1999, over five years ago, as the Bees squeezed past their rivals by a scoreline of 3-2 in a League Division Three match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 11 SepTorquay Utd.2 - 2BrentfordLGE1
1998/1999Sat 13 FebBrentford3-2Torquay Utd.LGE2
1998/1999Tue 08 SepTorquay Utd.3 - 1BrentfordLGE2
1991/1992Sat 15 FebBrentford3 - 2Torquay Utd.LGE1
1991/1992Sat 14 DecTorquay Utd.1 - 1BrentfordLGE1
1977/1978Sat 04 MarBrentford3 - 0Torquay Utd.LGE2
1977/1978Sat 08 OctTorquay Utd.2 - 1BrentfordLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Brentford have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Torquay Utd. have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. While the Gulls have hit 8 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Brentford's total of 37 points from their 22 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League One. Torquay Utd. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 22 points from 22 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Brentford64117413
Torquay Utd.62135107

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but I think that Bees's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Torquay Utd.. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Brentford Won 3 successive home games.
4 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 4 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Torquay Utd. Not won in previous 2 away matches.
No win in the 4 most recent games.