FootyMAD's Altrincham match preview

Last updated : 17 August 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Forest Green Rovers v Altrincham fixture

Forest Green prepare to entertain Altrincham at The Lawn on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. 2 of the 3 contests have been draws however, with the other 1 won by Rovers.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Lawn was less than a year ago, in September 2006, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a Conference match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 30 DecAltrincham2 - 2Forest GreenCONF
2006/2007Tue 19 SepForest Green2-2AltrinchamCONF
2005/2006Sat 21 JanForest Green5 - 0AltrinchamCONF
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 been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 11 to 9.

The Robins have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The Robins's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 10 goals for and 8 against.

Forest Green's 3 points from 2 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position. Altrincham are stuck down in the relegation zone of Blue Square (Conference) Premier with a return of just 1 points from their 2 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Forest Green6321131011
Altrincham60244132

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Altrincham is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Rovers in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Forest Green Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Altrincham Not won in previous 3 away matches.
No win in the 6 most recent games.