FootyMAD's Chester City match preview

Last updated : 06 February 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Brentford v Chester City fixture

Brentford prepare to entertain Chester City at Griffin Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Bees are clearly on top, having won 12 and lost only 4 of the 22 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Griffin Park was just last season, in December 2007, with Brentford running out comfortable 3-0 winners 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:
2008/2009Tue 28 OctChester City3 - 0BrentfordLGE2
2007/2008Sat 29 DecBrentford3-0Chester CityLGE2
2007/2008Sat 22 SepChester City0 - 2BrentfordLGE2
1998/1999Tue 13 AprChester City1 - 3BrentfordLGE2
1998/1999Sat 28 NovBrentford2 - 1Chester CityLGE2
1994/1995Sat 15 AprBrentford1 - 1Chester CityLGE1
1994/1995Tue 27 DecChester City1 - 4BrentfordLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Brentford have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Bees in those games, with 5 conceded.

Chester City have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Blues have hit 4 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Brentford are currently occupying 2nd spot in their division, gaining 49 points from their 28 games. Chester City are currently lying in 20th place in Coca-Cola League Two having mustered a points tally of 25 from their 29 matches played.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Brentford6222988
Chester City60244122

FootyMad's prediction ...

With the Bees being in decent shape at home at the moment, I am pleased to predict that this match should result in nothing other than a comfortable home win. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Brentford Unbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Chester City Not won in previous 5 away matches.
An overall losing run of 3 games.
No win in the 7 most recent games.