FM Preview: Bury v Burton Albion 05 Feb 2011

Last updated : 04 February 2011 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bury v Burton Albion fixture

Burton Albion face a trip to Bury at Gigg Lane on Saturday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. The Brewers lost the only previous game played between the two.

The only previous meeting between Bury and Burton Albion at was less than a year ago, in April 2010, with Bury 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:
2010/2011Fri 19 NovBurton Albion1 - 3BuryLGE2
2009/2010Mon 05 AprBury3 - 0Burton AlbionLGE2
2009/2010Sat 31 OctBurton Albion0 - 0BuryLGE2
1979/1980Sat 24 NovBurton Albion0 - 2BuryFAC

Recent respective form guides

Bury's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 in the wrong end.

The away form of Burton Albion is pretty dire, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. While the Brewers have hit 6 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Bury are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 43 points from 26 games. Burton Albion are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 25 points from 22 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bury6222768
Burton Albion62137107

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Bury Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Burton Albion Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.