FootyMAD's Brentford match preview

Last updated : 09 March 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Brentford v Barnet fixture

Barnet face a trip to Brentford at Griffin Park on Tuesday evening, with the intention of improving a poor record there. The have come away with nothing in 6 of the previous 7 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in August 2007, the Bees carving out a narrow 2 - 1 victory in a League Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 23 AugBarnet0 - 1BrentfordLGE2
2007/2008Tue 12 FebBarnet1 - 2BrentfordLGE2
2007/2008Sat 25 AugBrentford2 - 1BarnetLGE2
2003/2004Tue 14 OctBarnet3 - 3BrentfordASSM
2000/2001Tue 30 JanBarnet1 - 2BrentfordASSM
1998/1999Sat 02 JanBrentford3 - 1BarnetLGE2
1998/1999Sat 29 AugBarnet0 - 3BrentfordLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Brentford are unbeaten in their last six home games, winning five of them, and drawing the other one. During these games, Bees have smashed 12 goals past the opposition and conceded a paltry 1.

In complete contrast to Brentford, Barnet are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 leaked at the wrong end.

Brentford are leading the way in the Coca-Cola League Two, with their 35 games giving them a return of 66 points. Barnet are currently lying in 19th place in Coca-Cola League Two having mustered a points tally of 33 from their 34 matches played.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Brentford64207214
Barnet632113911

FootyMad's prediction ...

Bees are in poor form away, and the FootyMad team are afraid to say this game can be passed over as a comfortable defeat against Brentford. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Brentford Won 4 successive home games.
5 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 7 matches.
Barnet Not won in previous 5 away matches.
5 games since last defeat.