FootyMAD's Walsall match preview

Last updated : 11 January 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Walsall v Swindon Town fixture

Swindon Town face a trip to Walsall at Banks's Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 39 games played, Robins have recorded 10 wins, and Walsall have come away with 19 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in December 2006, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 2 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:
2006/2007Sat 05 MaySwindon Town1 - 1WalsallLGE2
2006/2007Sat 09 DecWalsall0 - 2Swindon TownLGE2
2005/2006Tue 31 JanSwindon Town1 - 0WalsallLGE1
2005/2006Sat 03 SepWalsall1 - 0Swindon TownLGE1
2004/2005Sat 09 AprSwindon Town1 - 2WalsallLGE1
2004/2005Mon 30 AugWalsall3 - 2Swindon TownLGE1
2000/2001Mon 01 JanWalsall1 - 0Swindon TownLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Walsall are unbeaten in their last six home games, but have drawn three of them. These games have seen the Saddlers score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 2.

Swindon Town have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Robins have hit 7 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Walsall's total of 40 points from their 25 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League One. Swindon Town's 31 points from 23 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
Walsall63309212
Swindon Town6231789

FootyMad's prediction ...

Swindon Town have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Walsall may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Walsall Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 17 matches.
Swindon Town Drawn each of the last 3 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.