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Last updated : 02 October 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Peterborough United v Nottingham Forest fixture

Peterborough play host to Nottingham Forest at London Road Ground on Saturday afternoon,

The last time the two teams met at Peterborough was well over fifteen years ago, back in April 1994, with Nottm. Forest inflicting a narrow 2-3 defeat upon the Posh 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:
2007/2008Tue 04 SepNottm. Forest2 - 3PeterboroughASSM
2004/2005Sat 29 JanNottm. Forest1 - 0PeterboroughFAC
1993/1994Sat 30 AprPeterborough2-3Nottm. ForestCHMP
1993/1994Wed 02 MarNottm. Forest2 - 0PeterboroughCHMP
1980/1981Wed 03 SepPeterborough1 - 1Nottm. ForestLGEC
1980/1981Wed 27 AugNottm. Forest3 - 0PeterboroughLGEC
1975/1976Wed 07 JanPeterborough1 - 0Nottm. ForestFAC

Recent respective form guides

Peterborough United have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 11 to 9.

Nottm. Forest have an average recent record on the road, remaining unbeaten in the last six, though five of those have been draws. The Forest's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 5 goals for and 4 against.

Peterborough are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola Championship with a return of just 7 points from their 10 games thus far. Nottm. Forest see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola Championship, showing a record of 13 points from their 10 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Peterborough6222888
Nottm. Forest6222548

FootyMad's prediction ...

Peterborough are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Peterborough 4 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Nottm. Forest Undefeated in last 8 away games.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.