FootyMAD's Brentford match preview

Last updated : 10 March 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Brentford v Peterborough United fixture

Peterborough pack their bags to visit Brentford at Griffin Park on Tuesday evening, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Posh will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 13 and win only 5 of the 22 games.

The previous match played between the two at Griffin Park was within the last three years, in March 2005, when they played out a goalless draw in a League One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 24 NovPeterborough7 - 0BrentfordLGE2
2004/2005Mon 28 MarBrentford0 - 0PeterboroughLGE1
2004/2005Sat 21 AugPeterborough3 - 0BrentfordLGE1
2003/2004Sat 17 JanPeterborough0 - 0BrentfordLGE1
2003/2004Tue 04 NovPeterborough3 - 2BrentfordASSM
2003/2004Sat 16 AugBrentford0 - 3PeterboroughLGE1
2002/2003Sat 03 MayBrentford1 - 1PeterboroughLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Brentford have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 7.

The Posh have had a decent run of form away from home recently, seeing them pick up six wins out of six. The Posh have put away 14 chances in these games, a let in just 3.

Brentford's 49 points from 36 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position. Peterborough are leading the way in the Coca-Cola League Two, with their 36 games giving them a return of 74 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Brentford62046106
Peterborough660012218

FootyMad's prediction ...

Peterborough are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to Brentford. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Brentford 4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 7 .
Peterborough 7 successive away victories.
15 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 7 matches.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.