FootyMAD's Burton Albion match preview

Last updated : 21 November 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Burton Albion v Stevenage Borough fixture

Stevenage B. face a trip to Burton Albion at The Pirelli Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 6 games played, Boro have recorded 2 wins, and Burton Albion have come away with 3 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2008, with Burton Albion running out comfortable 3 - 0 winners in a (Conference) Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 06 SepStevenage B.4 - 1Burton AlbionCONF
2007/2008Fri 18 AprBurton Albion3 - 0Stevenage B.CONF
2007/2008Thu 18 OctStevenage B.3 - 3Burton AlbionCONF
2006/2007Sat 10 FebStevenage B.2 - 1Burton AlbionCONF
2006/2007Fri 03 NovBurton Albion2 - 1Stevenage B.CONF
2005/2006Sat 11 MarStevenage B.2 - 3Burton AlbionCONF
2005/2006Sat 08 OctBurton Albion3 - 1Stevenage B.CONF

Recent respective form guides

Burton Albion are unbeaten in their last six home games, winning five of them, and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 14 goals for the Brewers, with 7 goals against.

Stevenage B. have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The Boro's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Burton Albion are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 37 points from 19 games. Stevenage B.'s 28 points from 19 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Burton Albion650110515
Stevenage B.63128710

FootyMad's prediction ...

Neither team is setting the world alight, and I think this game will result in a narrow home win for the Brewers. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Burton Albion Won 5 successive home games.
6 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 4 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Stevenage B. 22 games since last away draw.
No win in the 3 most recent games.