FootyMAD's Walsall match preview

Last updated : 15 January 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Walsall v Brighton & Hove Albion fixture

Brighton & HA face a trip to Walsall at Banks's Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 41 games played, Seagulls have recorded 12 wins, and Walsall have come away with 19 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2009, with Walsall running out comfortable 3 - 0 winners 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:
2009/2010Sat 08 AugBrighton & HA0 - 1WalsallLGE1
2008/2009Tue 17 MarWalsall3 - 0Brighton & HALGE1
2008/2009Sat 20 SepBrighton & HA0 - 1WalsallLGE1
2007/2008Tue 11 MarWalsall1 - 2Brighton & HALGE1
2007/2008Tue 06 NovBrighton & HA1 - 1WalsallLGE1
2002/2003Sat 01 FebWalsall1 - 0Brighton & HACHMP
2002/2003Mon 26 AugBrighton & HA0 - 2WalsallCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Walsall have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 13 goals have been scored by the Saddlers in those games, with 7 conceded.

The Seagulls have had a decent run of form away from home recently, picking up four victories from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 12 goals for the Seagulls, and 9 goals against.

Walsall's 31 points from 22 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position. Brighton & HA are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 24 points from 24 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Walsall62131097
Brighton & HA63129610

FootyMad's prediction ...

An interesting game for the Seagulls to play at the moment, and one from which I believe will see Brighton & HA take away one point. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Walsall Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Brighton & HA 7 games since last away draw.
4 games since last defeat.