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Last updated : 10 April 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Barnet v Bournemouth fixture

Barnet play host to Bournemouth at Underhill Stadium on Saturday afternoon,

The last time the two teams met at Barnet was back in October 2001, over five years ago, the Bees carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in an (Associate Members) match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sun 28 DecBournemouth0 - 2BarnetLGE2
2001/2002Tue 16 OctBarnet2-1BournemouthASSM
1999/2000Tue 24 AugBarnet3 - 2BournemouthLGEC
1999/2000Tue 10 AugBournemouth2 - 0BarnetLGEC
1993/1994Sat 05 MarBournemouth1 - 1BarnetLGE1
1993/1994Sat 11 SepBarnet1 - 2BournemouthLGE1
1992/1993Wed 25 NovBarnet1 - 2BournemouthFAC

Recent respective form guides

Barnet have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 14 goals for the Bees, with 6 goals against.

Bournemouth have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The Cherries's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 6 goals for and 4 against.

Barnet find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 43 points from their 41 matches. Bournemouth are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 37 points from 41 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Barnet63129610
Bournemouth640213412

FootyMad's prediction ...

Barnet are starting to turn Underhill Stadium into a fortress, but the quality of opposition for this game makes your FootyMad panel believe the teams will share the spoils on this occasion. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Barnet 7 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Bournemouth 7 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.