FootyMAD's Brighton & Hove Albion match preview

Last updated : 18 February 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Brighton & Hove Albion v Cheltenham Town fixture

Cheltenham T. face a trip to Brighton & Hove Albion at Withdean Stadium on Tuesday evening, 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 earlier this season, the Seagulls carving out a narrow 2 - 1 victory 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:
2007/2008Sat 09 FebCheltenham T.2 - 1Brighton & HALGE1
2007/2008Tue 20 NovBrighton & HA2 - 1Cheltenham T.FAC
2007/2008Wed 14 NovBrighton & HA4 - 1Cheltenham T.ASSM
2007/2008Sat 10 NovCheltenham T.1 - 1Brighton & HAFAC
2006/2007Sat 05 MayCheltenham T.1 - 1Brighton & HALGE1
2006/2007Sat 09 DecBrighton & HA2 - 1Cheltenham T.LGE1
2000/2001Sat 17 FebCheltenham T.3 - 1Brighton & HALGE2

Recent respective form guides

Brighton & Hove Albion are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 7.

The away form of Cheltenham T. is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. Robins have conceded 10 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Brighton & HA find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 39 points from their 29 matches. Cheltenham T. find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 35 points from their 32 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
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FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Brighton & HA Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Cheltenham T. Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
No win in the 2 most recent games.