FootyMAD's Bournemouth match preview

Last updated : 18 August 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bournemouth v Cheltenham Town fixture

Cheltenham T. travel to take on Bournemouth at Dean Court on Saturday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. The Robins lost the only previous game played between the two.

The only previous meeting between Bournemouth and Cheltenham T. at was more than a decade ago, in December 1992, with Bournemouth running out comfortable 3 - 0 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:
1992/1993Wed 16 DecBournemouth3 - 0Cheltenham T.FAC
1992/1993Sat 05 DecCheltenham T.1 - 1BournemouthFAC

Recent respective form guides

Bournemouth have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. While Cherries have scored 6, a worringly large 9 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Cheltenham T. however, is much more impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the Robins, and 5 goals against.

Bournemouth are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 1 points from their 3 games thus far. Cheltenham T. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League One, picking up 6 from their 3 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bournemouth60336113
Cheltenham T.64116313

FootyMad's prediction ...

Robins have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from Dean Court with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Bournemouth Failed to win in previous 5 home matches.
Not won in the 8 most recent games.
Cheltenham T. 4 successive away victories.
10 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.