FootyMAD's Walsall match preview

Last updated : 27 April 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Walsall v Wrexham fixture

Wrexham pack their bags to visit Walsall at Bescot Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 31 games played, Dragons have recorded 9 wins, and Walsall have come away with 15 victories.

The previous match played between the two at Bescot Stadium was within the last three years, in February 2005, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw 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:
2006/2007Sat 16 DecWrexham1 - 1WalsallLGE2
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

Recent respective form guides

Walsall are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Saddlers in those games, with 6 conceded.

Wrexham's away form is equally impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 8 goals for the Dragons, and 5 goals against.

Walsall are currently occupying 2nd spot in their division, gaining 85 points from their 44 games. Wrexham are currently lying in 20th place in Coca-Cola League Two having mustered a points tally of 48 from their 44 matches played.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Walsall64119613
Wrexham63125310

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Walsall is likely to be a very close encounter, but one that the Madmen sees going the way of the home team. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Walsall 7 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Wrexham 9 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.