FootyMAD's Walsall match preview

Last updated : 15 December 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Wrexham v Walsall fixture

Wrexham are ready to welcome Walsall to Racecourse Ground on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Dragons are clearly on top, having won 19 and lost only 6 of the 32 games.

The previous match played between the two at Racecourse Ground was within the last three years, in October 2004, 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:
2004/2005Sat 05 FebWalsall2 - 2WrexhamLGE1
2004/2005Sat 16 OctWrexham1-1WalsallLGE1
2000/2001Sat 24 FebWalsall2 - 3WrexhamLGE1
2000/2001Sat 23 SepWrexham0 - 1WalsallLGE1
1998/1999Tue 06 AprWalsall1 - 0WrexhamLGE1
1998/1999Sat 10 OctWrexham2 - 1WalsallLGE1
1997/1998Sat 28 FebWrexham2 - 1WalsallLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Wrexham have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. These games have seen the Dragons score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 4.

The Saddlers have had a decent run of form away from home recently, unbeaten in their last six, consisting of three wins and three draws. Just 6 goals have scored in these games, though to be fair only a measly 3 have been let in at the wrong end.

Wrexham find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 23 points from their 20 matches. Walsall are leading the way in the Coca-Cola League Two, with their 21 games giving them a return of 47 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Wrexham63127810
Walsall63125510

FootyMad's prediction ...

Dragons are in quite good form at home, but the FootyMad team thinks on this occasion, Walsall will prove too strong and win this game comfortably. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Wrexham Unbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Walsall Undefeated in last 7 away games.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.