FootyMAD's Mansfield Town match preview

Last updated : 15 December 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Barnet v Mansfield Town fixture

Barnet prepare to entertain Mansfield Town at Underhill Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve on a record of draws against their opponents.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Underhill Stadium was less than a year ago, in April 2006, the Bees carving out a narrow 1-0 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:
2005/2006Mon 17 AprBarnet1-0Mansfield TownLGE2
2005/2006Sat 22 OctMansfield Town4 - 0BarnetLGE2
2000/2001Tue 27 FebMansfield Town4 - 1BarnetLGE2
2000/2001Sat 19 AugBarnet3 - 3Mansfield TownLGE2
1999/2000Sat 01 AprMansfield Town0 - 1BarnetLGE2
1999/2000Sat 18 DecBarnet0 - 0Mansfield TownLGE2
1998/1999Sat 17 AprBarnet0 - 0Mansfield TownLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Barnet have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The Bees's have scored 11 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 12.

The away form of Mansfield Town is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Stags have hit 4 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Barnet are currently lying in 19th place in Coca-Cola League Two having mustered a points tally of 22 from their 21 matches played. Mansfield Town find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 24 points from their 21 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Barnet631211810
Mansfield Town6114384

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but I think that Bees's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Mansfield Town. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Barnet 6 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Mansfield Town Lost each of the previous 4 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.