FootyMAD's Barnet match preview

Last updated : 01 January 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Notts. County v Barnet fixture

Notts. County play host to Barnet at Meadow Lane on Monday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The Magpies won the only previous game contested between the two.

The only previous meeting between Notts. County and Barnet at was back in March 1998, over five years ago, with Notts. County running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a League Division Three match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
1997/1998Sat 07 MarNotts. County2-0BarnetLGE2
1997/1998Sat 01 NovBarnet1 - 2Notts. CountyLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Notts. County have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Barnet is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Bees have hit 5 goals, 14 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Notts. County find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 30 points from their 24 matches. Barnet see themselves just below half way in the Coca Cola League Two, showing a record of 30 points from their 25 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Notts. County6114494
Barnet6222668

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been a distinctly poor show from Notts. County at home in recent games, and, though I cannot see a run starting here, I do think the Magpies will at least gain a draw. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Notts. CountyLatest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
BarnetNot won in previous 11 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.