FootyMAD's Bradford City match preview

Last updated : 12 January 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bradford City v Swansea City fixture

Swansea City face a trip to Bradford City at The Bradford & Bingley Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 26 games played, Swans have recorded 6 wins, and Bradford City have come away with 13 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in January 2006, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a League One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 09 SepSwansea City1 - 0Bradford CityLGE1
2005/2006Tue 14 FebSwansea City1 - 1Bradford CityLGE1
2005/2006Sat 14 JanBradford City1 - 1Swansea CityLGE1
1995/1996Sat 30 MarBradford City5 - 1Swansea CityLGE1
1995/1996Sat 07 OctSwansea City2 - 0Bradford CityLGE1
1994/1995Tue 21 MarBradford City1 - 3Swansea CityLGE1
1994/1995Sat 10 SepSwansea City0 - 0Bradford CityLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Bradford City have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. These games have seen the Bantams score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 3.

The Swans 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 games have constituted a decent return of 14 goals for the Swans, and 3 goals against.

Bradford City's 34 points from 27 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position. Swansea City's total of 42 points from their 26 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League One.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bradford City6222448
Swansea City641116513

FootyMad's prediction ...

Swansea City are not doing too bad on their travels, and I think they should continue by carving out a narrow victory at Bradford City. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Bradford City Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Swansea City 4 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.