FootyMAD's Brentford match preview

Last updated : 24 October 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Notts. County v Brentford fixture

Notts County prepare to entertain Brentford at Meadow Lane on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 29 games played, Magpies have recorded 14 wins, and Brentford have come away with 6 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Meadow Lane was just last season, in August 2002, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a League Division Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2002/2003Sat 18 JanBrentford1 - 1Notts CountyLD2
2002/2003Sat 31 AugNotts County2-2BrentfordLD2
2001/2002Sat 23 FebBrentford2 - 1Notts CountyLD2
2001/2002Sat 15 SepNotts County0 - 0BrentfordLD2
2000/2001Sat 24 FebBrentford3 - 1Notts CountyLD2
2000/2001Sat 23 SepNotts County2 - 2BrentfordLD2
1999/2000Sat 05 FebBrentford0 - 2Notts CountyLD2

Recent respective form guides

Notts. County are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 8.

Brentford have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Bees have hit 4 goals, 8 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Notts County are stuck down in the relegation zone of Nationwide League Division Two with a return of just 10 points from their 15 games thus far. Brentford find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 20 points from their 14 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Notts County621310107
Brentford63216611

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Notts County only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Notts CountyUnbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
BrentfordUndefeated in last 3 away games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.