FM Preview: Bradford City v Burton Albion 20 Apr 2013

Last updated : 19 April 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Bradford City v Burton Albion fixture

Burton Albion face a trip to Bradford City at Valley Parade on Saturday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. While the majority of previous matches have ended up drawn, a win has yet to be registered by Brewers.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Valley Parade was earlier this season, as the Bantams edged out their past their rivals by a score of 3-2 in an League Cup match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Sat 27 Oct Burton Albion 1 - 0 Bradford City League Two
2012/2013 Tue 25 Sep Bradford City 3-2 Burton Albion League Cup
2011/2012 Sat 21 Jan Bradford City 1 - 1 Burton Albion League Two
2011/2012 Sat 01 Oct Burton Albion 2 - 2 Bradford City League Two
2010/2011 Tue 19 Apr Bradford City 1 - 1 Burton Albion League Two
2010/2011 Sat 23 Oct Burton Albion 3 - 0 Bradford City League Two
2009/2010 Sat 10 Apr Burton Albion 1 - 1 Bradford City League Two

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

Recent respective form guides

Bradford City have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Bantams in those games, with 6 conceded.

Burton Albion have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. While the Brewers have hit 11 goals, 15 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Bradford City's total of 65 points from their 44 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower League Two.

Burton Albion are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 73 points from 44 games.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Bradford City 6 3 2 1 12 8 11
Burton Albion 6 2 2 2 8 12 8

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FootyMad's prediction ...

With Burton Albion only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at Valley Parade will be a good result. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Bradford City 4 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Burton Albion Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.

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