FootyMAD's Oldham Athletic match preview

Last updated : 27 October 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Oldham Athletic v Brentford fixture

Brentford face a trip to Oldham Athletic at Boundary Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 23 games played, Bees have recorded 5 wins, and Oldham Ath. have come away with 11 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in December 2005, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a F.A. Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Tue 13 DecBrentford1 - 0Oldham Ath.FAC
2005/2006Sat 03 DecOldham Ath.1 - 1BrentfordFAC
2005/2006Sat 19 NovBrentford3 - 3Oldham Ath.LGE1
2005/2006Sun 09 OctOldham Ath.0 - 1BrentfordLGE1
2004/2005Tue 15 MarOldham Ath.0 - 2BrentfordLGE1
2004/2005Sat 02 OctBrentford2 - 0Oldham Ath.LGE1
2003/2004Sat 03 JanOldham Ath.1 - 1BrentfordLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Oldham Athletic are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Latics in those games, with 5 conceded.

In complete contrast to Oldham Ath., Brentford are having a torrid time on their travels, collecting just 4 draws from the last six contests. While the Bees have hit 4 goals, 8 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Oldham Ath.'s 20 points from 15 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position. Brentford are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 17 points from 15 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Oldham Ath.62311079
Brentford6042584

FootyMad's prediction ...

Bees are in poor form away, and the FootyMad team are afraid to say this game can be passed over as a comfortable defeat against Oldham Ath.. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Oldham Ath. Unbeaten in the last 6 home games.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Brentford Not won in previous 8 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 11 most recent games.