FootyMAD's Walsall match preview

Last updated : 19 September 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Brighton & Hove Albion v Walsall fixture

Brighton & HA prepare to entertain Walsall at Withdean Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Seagulls are clearly on top, having won 23 and lost only 8 of the 40 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Withdean Stadium was less than a year ago, in November 2007, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline 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:
2007/2008Tue 11 MarWalsall1 - 2Brighton & HALGE1
2007/2008Tue 06 NovBrighton & HA1-1WalsallLGE1
2002/2003Sat 01 FebWalsall1 - 0Brighton & HACHMP
2002/2003Mon 26 AugBrighton & HA0 - 2WalsallCHMP
1997/1998Tue 06 JanWalsall5 - 0Brighton & HAASSM
1995/1996Sat 04 MayWalsall2 - 1Brighton & HALGE1
1995/1996Tue 28 NovWalsall1 - 2Brighton & HAASSM

Recent respective form guides

Brighton & Hove Albion 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, 8 to 7.

Walsall have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Saddlers's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Brighton & HA's 9 points from 6 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position. Walsall lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League One, picking up 10 from their 6 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Brighton & HA6231669
Walsall630312109

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your FootyMad panel thinks that Brighton & HA's indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against Walsall. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Brighton & HA Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Walsall Last drawn game 7 outings ago.