FootyMAD's Peterborough United match preview

Last updated : 09 February 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Peterborough United v Wrexham fixture

Wrexham face a trip to Peterborough United at London Road Ground on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Dragons will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them ending up on the losing side in more than half of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in October 2005, 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 12 AugWrexham0 - 0PeterboroughLGE2
2005/2006Sat 19 NovWrexham1 - 1PeterboroughLGE2
2005/2006Tue 25 OctPeterborough1 - 1WrexhamLGE2
2004/2005Tue 11 JanPeterborough2 - 2WrexhamLGE1
2004/2005Tue 26 OctWrexham1 - 1PeterboroughLGE1
2003/2004Sat 13 MarPeterborough6 - 1WrexhamLGE1
2003/2004Sat 13 DecWrexham2 - 0PeterboroughLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Peterborough United's disastrous home run has meant they have managed only 2 draws from the last six matches. Posh have conceded a disappointing 11 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 3 of their own chances.

The away form of Wrexham is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Dragons have hit 5 goals, 14 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Peterborough see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League Two, showing a record of 39 points from their 31 games played so far, Wrexham are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League Two with a return of just 30 points from their 30 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Peterborough60155131
Wrexham60244102

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Posh, as the Dragons have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Peterborough Failed to win in previous 6 home matches.
Not won in the 12 most recent games.
Wrexham Not won in previous 7 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 9 most recent games.