FootyMAD's Grimsby Town match preview

Last updated : 16 February 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Notts. County v Grimsby Town fixture

Notts. County prepare to entertain Grimsby Town at Meadow Lane on Wednesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Magpies are clearly on top, winning 54.05% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Meadow Lane was less than a year ago, in April 2009, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners 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:
2009/2010Sat 06 FebGrimsby Town0 - 1Notts. CountyLGE2
2008/2009Mon 13 AprNotts. County0-2Grimsby TownLGE2
2008/2009Fri 26 DecGrimsby Town0 - 1Notts. CountyLGE2
2007/2008Sat 02 FebNotts. County1 - 1Grimsby TownLGE2
2007/2008Sat 11 AugGrimsby Town1 - 1Notts. CountyLGE2
2006/2007Sat 31 MarNotts. County2 - 0Grimsby TownLGE2
2006/2007Sat 21 OctGrimsby Town0 - 2Notts. CountyLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Notts. County have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Magpies in those games, with 5 conceded.

Grimsby Town have an average recent record on the road, losing just 1 from the last six, but amazingly drawing the other 5. Only 2 goals have been registered in this time, with 3 leaked at the wrong end.

Notts. County's total of 46 points from their 26 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League Two. Grimsby Town are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League Two with a return of just 21 points from their 29 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Notts. County64029612
Grimsby Town6042354

FootyMad's prediction ...

With the Magpies being in decent shape at home at the moment, I am pleased to predict that this match should result in nothing other than a comfortable home win. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Notts. County Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Grimsby Town Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 9 away matches.
No win in the 20 most recent games.