FootyMAD's Walsall match preview

Last updated : 19 December 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Cheltenham Town v Walsall fixture

Cheltenham T. prepare to entertain Walsall at Whaddon Road on Saturday afternoon, hoping to break their duck against the visitors. There have only been 1 against the opposition from the 3 matches played by the Robins.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Whaddon Road was earlier this season, with Walsall inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Robins in a (Associate Members) match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Tue 07 OctCheltenham T.1-2WalsallASSM
2007/2008Sat 12 AprCheltenham T.1 - 2WalsallLGE1
2007/2008Sat 03 NovWalsall2 - 0Cheltenham T.LGE1
2004/2005Tue 02 NovCheltenham T.2 - 2WalsallASSM

Recent respective form guides

Cheltenham Town are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Walsall have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Saddlers's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 11.

Cheltenham T. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 18 points from their 20 games thus far. Walsall's 27 points from 20 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cheltenham T.64117413
Walsall62048116

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Cheltenham T. only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Cheltenham T. Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Walsall Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.