FootyMAD's Chester City match preview

Last updated : 07 December 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Chester City v Peterborough United fixture

Peterborough face a trip to Chester City at The Saunders Honda Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 22 games played, Posh have recorded 6 wins, and Chester City have come away with 8 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2007, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline 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 28 AprChester City1 - 1PeterboroughLGE2
2006/2007Sat 16 DecPeterborough0 - 2Chester CityLGE2
2005/2006Sat 26 NovChester City3 - 1PeterboroughLGE2
2005/2006Sat 06 AugPeterborough0 - 1Chester CityLGE2
1999/2000Sat 06 MayChester City0 - 1PeterboroughLGE2
1999/2000Sat 09 OctPeterborough2 - 1Chester CityLGE2
1998/1999Sat 13 FebChester City1 - 0PeterboroughLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Chester City are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 8.

The Posh have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the Posh, and 5 goals against.

Chester City's total of 32 points from their 18 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League Two. Peterborough are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 34 points from 18 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Chester City6213777
Peterborough650120415

FootyMad's prediction ...

Peterborough are not doing too bad on their travels, and I think they should continue by carving out a narrow victory at Chester City. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Chester City No sequences of note
Peterborough 5 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.