FootyMAD's Altrincham match preview

Last updated : 20 January 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Forest Green Rovers v Altrincham fixture

Forest Green play host to Altrincham at The Lawn on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The two sides drew on their own previous meeting.

The only previous meeting between Forest Green and Altrincham at was back in January 2000, over five years ago, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Conference match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 20 AugAltrincham2 - 1Forest GreenCONF
1999/2000Sat 08 JanForest Green1-1AltrinchamCONF
1999/2000Sat 18 DecAltrincham1 - 1Forest GreenCONF

Recent respective form guides

Forest Green Rovers have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 11 to 10.

The away form of Altrincham is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. Robins have conceded 8 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Forest Green are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 23 points from 24 matches. Altrincham find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 27 points from their 25 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Forest Green633013812
Altrincham6132696

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but I think that Rovers's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Altrincham. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Forest Green Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Unbeaten run of 7 matches.
Altrincham Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 12 away matches.
5 games since last defeat.