FM Preview: Hereford United v Burton Albion 19 Feb 2011

Last updated : 18 February 2011 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Hereford United v Burton Albion fixture

Burton Albion face a trip to Hereford United at Edgar Street on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 6 games played, Brewers have recorded 2 wins, and Hereford Utd. have come away with 3 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in February 2010, with Burton Albion inflicting a narrow 3 - 4 defeat upon the Bulls 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:
2010/2011Sat 04 SepBurton Albion3 - 0Hereford Utd.LGE2
2009/2010Sat 20 FebHereford Utd.3 - 4Burton AlbionLGE2
2009/2010Sat 21 NovBurton Albion3 - 2Hereford Utd.LGE2
2005/2006Sat 18 MarBurton Albion0 - 1Hereford Utd.CONF
2005/2006Sat 15 OctHereford Utd.2 - 0Burton AlbionCONF
2004/2005Tue 11 JanBurton Albion2 - 4Hereford Utd.CNFC
2004/2005Sat 08 JanBurton Albion3 - 0Hereford Utd.CONF

Recent respective form guides

Hereford United have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Bulls in those games, with 8 conceded.

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 5 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Hereford Utd. are currently lying in 20th place in Npower League Two having mustered a points tally of 32 from their 28 matches played. Burton Albion are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 28 points from 24 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hereford Utd.631211910
Burton Albion62045106

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Hereford Utd. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Burton Albion Lost each of the previous 4 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.