FootyMAD's Bradford City match preview

Last updated : 02 January 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bradford City v Swindon Town fixture

Swindon Town travel to take on Bradford City at The Bradford & Bingley Stadium on Monday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 1 of the 12 previous games, with the hosts winning just 6.

The last time the two teams met at Bradford City was back in November 1998, over five years ago, with Bradford City running out comfortable 3 - 0 winners in a League Division One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 25 SepSwindon Town1 - 0Bradford CityLGE1
1998/1999Sat 12 DecSwindon Town1 - 4Bradford CityCHMP
1998/1999Sat 14 NovBradford City3 - 0Swindon TownCHMP
1997/1998Sat 24 JanBradford City1 - 1Swindon TownCHMP
1997/1998Sat 08 NovSwindon Town1 - 0Bradford CityCHMP
1996/1997Sat 18 JanSwindon Town1 - 1Bradford CityCHMP
1996/1997Wed 02 OctBradford City2 - 1Swindon TownCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Bradford City have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. The Bantams's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Swindon Town's away form is none too clever either, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. The Robins's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Bradford City's total of 41 points from their 25 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League One. Swindon Town's 35 points from 25 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bradford City6231449
Swindon Town6213787

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Bradford City Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 5 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 5 matches.
Swindon Town 7 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.