FootyMAD's Oldham Athletic match preview

Last updated : 27 December 2004 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Oldham Athletic v Peterborough United fixture

Peterborough face a trip to Oldham Athletic at Boundary Park on Tuesday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 13 games played, Posh have recorded 4 wins, and Oldham Ath. have come away with 6 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2004, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a League Division Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 10 AprOldham Ath.1 - 1PeterboroughLGE1
2003/2004Sat 04 OctPeterborough2 - 2Oldham Ath.LGE1
2002/2003Sat 04 JanOldham Ath.0 - 0PeterboroughLGE1
2002/2003Tue 13 AugPeterborough0 - 1Oldham Ath.LGE1
2001/2002Sat 23 FebPeterborough2 - 2Oldham Ath.LGE1
2001/2002Sat 15 SepOldham Ath.2 - 0PeterboroughLGE1
2000/2001Mon 01 JanPeterborough0 - 0Oldham Ath.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Oldham Athletic could not have a more impressive recent home form, having won each of the last six games. In this time, Latics have rattled up an impressive 19 goals, and conceded 7.

In complete contrast to Oldham Ath., Peterborough are having a torrid time on their travels, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Posh have hit 4 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Oldham Ath. find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 28 points from their 23 matches. Peterborough are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 21 points from their 23 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Oldham Ath.640215812
Peterborough6213897

FootyMad's prediction ...

Posh are in poor form away, and the FootyMad team are afraid to say this game can be passed over as a comfortable defeat against Oldham Ath.. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Oldham Ath. Won 6 successive home games.
8 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Peterborough Not won in previous 8 away matches.
An overall losing run of 3 games.
No win in the 4 most recent games.