FootyMAD's Scarborough match preview

Last updated : 24 September 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Scarborough v Barnet fixture

Barnet face a trip to Scarborough at McCain Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve on a record of draws against their opponents.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in November 2003, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw in a Conference match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 03 AprBarnet0 - 0ScarboroughCONF
2003/2004Tue 25 NovScarborough2 - 2BarnetCONF
2002/2003Sat 22 FebBarnet3 - 0ScarboroughCONF
2002/2003Sat 21 SepScarborough1 - 1BarnetCONF
2001/2002Tue 05 FebScarborough2 - 2BarnetTR
2001/2002Sat 02 FebBarnet0 - 0ScarboroughTR
2001/2002Sat 29 DecScarborough3 - 0BarnetCONF

Recent respective form guides

Scarborough haven't lost in their last six home matches, but have drawn four of them. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Seadogs in those games, with 6 conceded.

The Bees have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. Just 7 goals have scored in these games, though to be fair only a measly 4 have been let in at the wrong end.

Scarborough's 12 points from 9 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position. Barnet are leading the way in the Nationwide Conference, with their 9 games giving them a return of 22 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Scarborough6132786
Barnet650118515

FootyMad's prediction ...

Bees have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from McCain Stadium with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Scarborough Drawn last 3 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Barnet 3 successive away victories.
4 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.