FootyMAD's Cheltenham Town match preview

Last updated : 23 November 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Cheltenham Town v Brentford fixture

Brentford face a trip to Cheltenham Town at Whaddon Road on Friday evening, looking to break their duck against the hosts. Both of the previous encounters have resulted in a drawn game.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in August 2005, with Cheltenham T. annihilating their visitors 5 - 0 in a League Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Tue 23 AugCheltenham T.5 - 0BrentfordLGEC
2002/2003Sat 05 AprBrentford2 - 2Cheltenham T.LGE1
2002/2003Sat 30 NovCheltenham T.1 - 0BrentfordLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Cheltenham Town's dreadful home form has resulted in just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While Robins have scored 4, a worringly large 10 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Brentford is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. Bees have conceded 10 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

Cheltenham T. find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 18 games have yielded only 15 points. Brentford are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 17 points from their 18 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cheltenham T.6114494
Brentford60153141

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Cheltenham T. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Brentford Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 11 away matches.
An overall losing run of 5 games.
No win in the 16 most recent games.