FootyMAD's Boston United match preview

Last updated : 16 December 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Boston United v Cheltenham Town fixture

Cheltenham T. face a trip to Boston United at York Street Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. Most of the previous meetings have ended up in defeat for the Robins.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2005, the Pilgrims carving out a narrow 2 - 1 victory in a League Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 20 AugCheltenham T.3 - 0Boston Utd.LGE2
2004/2005Sat 02 AprBoston Utd.2 - 1Cheltenham T.LGE2
2004/2005Sat 28 AugCheltenham T.1 - 0Boston Utd.LGE2
2003/2004Sat 14 FebCheltenham T.1 - 0Boston Utd.LGE2
2003/2004Sat 11 OctBoston Utd.3 - 1Cheltenham T.LGE2
1991/1992Sat 28 MarCheltenham T.1 - 1Boston Utd.CONF
1991/1992Sat 07 SepBoston Utd.3 - 3Cheltenham T.CONF

Recent respective form guides

Boston United have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 10 to 9.

The away form of Cheltenham T. however, is much more impressive, with a marvellous return of five wins and one defeat from the last six. Those games have seen the Robins pummel 14 goals, and let in 7.

Boston Utd.'s 28 points from 21 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position. Cheltenham T. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca Cola League Two, picking up 30 from their 21 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Boston Utd.61236105
Cheltenham T.632112711

FootyMad's prediction ...

Cheltenham T. are in smashing form away from home at present, and Footymad sees this carrying them to a narrow victory at Boston Utd.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Boston Utd. 10 games since last home draw.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Cheltenham T. 4 successive away victories.
11 games since last away draw.