FootyMAD's Walsall match preview

Last updated : 23 February 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Walsall v Barnet fixture

Barnet travel to take on Walsall at Bescot Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. On each previous occasion, the match has ended in defeat for the Bees.

The last time the two teams met at Walsall was back in December 2000, over five years ago, the Saddlers carving out a narrow 2 - 1 victory 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:
2006/2007Sat 02 SepBarnet1 - 1WalsallLGE2
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

Recent respective form guides

Walsall have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 6.

Barnet have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Bees have hit 5 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Walsall are currently occupying 2nd spot in their division, gaining 64 points from their 34 games. Barnet see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League Two, showing a record of 42 points from their 33 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Walsall6123685
Barnet6123485

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Saddlers, as the Bees have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Walsall Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Barnet Not won in previous 5 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.