FootyMAD's Ebbsfleet United match preview

Last updated : 31 August 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Ebbsfleet United v Stevenage Borough fixture

Stevenage B. face a trip to Ebbsfleet United at Stonebridge Road on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 3 of the 6 previous games, with the hosts winning just 2.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in January 2007, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a Conference match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 27 JanGravesend1 - 1Stevenage B.CONF
2006/2007Sat 09 DecStevenage B.3 - 0GravesendCONF
2005/2006Sat 25 MarStevenage B.2 - 0GravesendCONF
2005/2006Sat 29 OctGravesend0 - 2Stevenage B.CONF
2004/2005Sat 16 AprStevenage B.2 - 0GravesendCONF
2004/2005Tue 25 JanGravesend0 - 1Stevenage B.CNFC
2004/2005Sat 04 SepGravesend2 - 1Stevenage B.CONF

Recent respective form guides

Ebbsfleet United have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 10 to 8.

In complete contrast to Ebbsfleet Utd., Stevenage B. are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Boro have hit 8 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Ebbsfleet Utd. find themselves in a respectable 8th position, courtesy of the 10 points they have accumulated from 5 games. Stevenage B.'s total of 10 points from their 5 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Blue Square (Conference) Premier.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Ebbsfleet Utd.63127610
Stevenage B.641111513

FootyMad's prediction ...

This promises to be an excellent test for the in-form Boro, but one which I believe will end in stalemate. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Ebbsfleet Utd. Won 4 successive home games.
6 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Stevenage B. 5 games since last away draw.
5 games since last defeat.