FootyMAD's Walsall match preview

Last updated : 01 September 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Barnet v Walsall fixture

Barnet play host to Walsall at Underhill Stadium on Saturday afternoon, determined to stop the rot against their opponents, having lost out to their rivals on 2 of the previous 3 occassions.

The last time the two teams met at Barnet was more than a decade ago, in April 1995, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-3 winners in a League Division Three match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2000/2001Fri 08 DecWalsall2 - 1BarnetFAC
1994/1995Mon 17 AprBarnet1-3WalsallLGE2
1994/1995Mon 26 DecWalsall4 - 0BarnetLGE2
1992/1993Sat 20 MarWalsall2 - 0BarnetLGE2
1992/1993Tue 03 NovBarnet3 - 0WalsallLGE2
1991/1992Sat 25 AprBarnet0 - 1WalsallLGE2
1991/1992Sat 05 OctWalsall2 - 0BarnetLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Barnet have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These games have seen the Bees score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 2.

The Saddlers have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occassions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. These low-scoring games have seen just 5 goals scored and conceded.

Barnet find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 4 points from their 5 matches. Walsall are currently occupying 2nd spot in their division, gaining 13 points from their 5 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Barnet6213867
Walsall65109216

FootyMad's prediction ...

Barnet may be in prime form at home, but the quality of the opposition suggests to me that Walsall are going to come away with all the points in this one. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Barnet Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Walsall Undefeated in last 4 away games.
7 games since last defeat.