FootyMAD's Boston United match preview

Last updated : 06 October 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Notts. County v Boston United fixture

Notts. County prepare to entertain Boston United at Meadow Lane on Friday evening, 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 Boston Utd. at was less than a year ago, in October 2004, the Magpies carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a League Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Wed 16 MarBoston Utd.4 - 0Notts. CountyLGE2
2004/2005Sat 23 OctNotts. County2-1Boston Utd.LGE2

Recent respective form guides

Notts. County have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. These games have seen the Magpies score just 6 goals, though they have conceded 3.

The away form of Boston Utd. is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Pilgrims have hit 5 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Notts. County lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca Cola League Two, picking up 18 points from their 12 games so far. Boston Utd. find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 13 points from their 12 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Notts. County6042284
Boston Utd.62408610

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Notts. CountyDrawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 6 most recent games.
Boston Utd.Previous 3 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 14 away matches.
7 games since last defeat.