FootyMAD's Brighton & Hove Albion match preview

Last updated : 23 January 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Cheltenham Town v Brighton & Hove Albion fixture

Cheltenham T. prepare to entertain Brighton & Hove Albion at Whaddon Road on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 6 games played, Robins have recorded 2 wins, and Brighton & HA have come away with 1 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Whaddon Road was less than a year ago, in February 2008, the Robins carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a League One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 04 OctBrighton & HA3 - 3Cheltenham T.LGE1
2007/2008Tue 19 FebBrighton & HA2 - 1Cheltenham T.LGE1
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

Recent respective form guides

Cheltenham Town losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. The Robins's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Brighton & HA have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 leaked at the wrong end.

Cheltenham T. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 20 points from their 24 games thus far. Brighton & HA are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 23 points from 24 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cheltenham T.60335133
Brighton & HA6123355

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Cheltenham T. only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Cheltenham T. Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 6 most recent games.
Brighton & HA No win in the 2 most recent games.