FootyMAD's Burton Albion match preview

Last updated : 06 October 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Barrow v Burton Albion fixture

Barrow play host to Burton Albion at Holker Street on Tuesday evening, hoping to break their duck against the visitors. Bluebirds lost the only previous game contested between the two teams.

The only previous meeting between Barrow and Burton Albion at was back in March 2002, over five years ago, with Burton Albion inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Bluebirds in a (Northern) Premier match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2001/2002Tue 23 AprBurton Albion4 - 0BarrowNPL
2001/2002Sat 02 MarBarrow1-2Burton AlbionNPL

Recent respective form guides

Barrow have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While Bluebirds have scored 9, a worringly large 12 have been leaked at the other end.

Burton Albion have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The Brewers's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Barrow find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 17 points from their 13 matches. Burton Albion are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 24 points from 13 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Barrow62047126
Burton Albion6312101010

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Bluebirds of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Burton Albion, who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Barrow Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Burton Albion 13 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.