FootyMAD's Burton Albion match preview

Last updated : 16 October 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Burton Albion v Barnet fixture

Barnet face a trip to Burton Albion at The Pirelli Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and will hope to continue their unbeaten record at the ground. Half of the previous meetings have ended in a win, and the other half in a draw for Bees.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was was two seasons ago, in December 2007, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline 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:
2007/2008Tue 11 DecBarnet1 - 0Burton AlbionFAC
2007/2008Sat 01 DecBurton Albion1 - 1BarnetFAC
2004/2005Sat 29 JanBurton Albion1 - 1BarnetCONF
2004/2005Tue 21 SepBarnet2 - 3Burton AlbionCONF
2003/2004Mon 12 AprBarnet2 - 1Burton AlbionCONF
2003/2004Mon 25 AugBurton Albion2 - 3BarnetCONF
2002/2003Sat 25 JanBarnet2 - 2Burton AlbionCONF

Recent respective form guides

Burton Albion have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While Brewers have scored 6, a worringly large 11 have been leaked at the other end.

Barnet have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Bees have hit 7 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Burton Albion's 18 points from 12 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position. Barnet's total of 21 points from their 12 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League Two.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Burton Albion6222558
Barnet62139117

FootyMad's prediction ...

The away form of the Bees has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Burton Albion. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Burton Albion Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Barnet Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.