FootyMAD's Cheltenham Town match preview

Last updated : 18 December 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Cheltenham Town v Burton Albion fixture

Burton Albion travel to take on Cheltenham Town at Whaddon Road on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 5 games played, Brewers have recorded 1 wins, and Cheltenham T. have come away with 2 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Cheltenham T. was more than a decade ago, in March 1997, when they fought out a thrilling high-scoring 3 - 3 draw in a (Southern) Premier match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
1996/1997Sat 03 MayBurton Albion0 - 0Cheltenham T.SPL
1996/1997Sat 22 MarCheltenham T.3 - 3Burton AlbionSPL
1995/1996Sat 20 AprBurton Albion3 - 2Cheltenham T.SPL
1995/1996Sat 09 MarCheltenham T.1 - 0Burton AlbionSPL
1994/1995Sat 22 AprBurton Albion2 - 0Cheltenham T.SPL
1994/1995Sat 17 DecCheltenham T.1 - 2Burton AlbionSPL
1993/1994Sat 23 AprBurton Albion1 - 1Cheltenham T.SPL

Recent respective form guides

Cheltenham Town's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The Robins's have scored 10 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 12.

Burton Albion's away form is none too clever either, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Brewers have hit 7 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Cheltenham T. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 20 points from 21 matches. Burton Albion's 29 points from 21 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cheltenham T.6123895
Burton Albion621312107

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Brewers out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Cheltenham T.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Cheltenham T. Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Burton Albion Not won in previous 5 away matches.