FootyMAD's Mansfield Town match preview

Last updated : 04 February 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Notts. County v Mansfield Town fixture

Notts. County are ready to welcome Mansfield Town to Meadow Lane on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Magpies are clearly on top, winning 9 and drawing 5 of the 15 games played.

The previous match played between the two at Meadow Lane was within the last three years, in November 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:
2004/2005Sat 16 OctMansfield Town3 - 1Notts. CountyLGE2
2002/2003Sat 08 FebMansfield Town3 - 2Notts. CountyLGE1
2002/2003Sat 09 NovNotts. County2-2Mansfield TownLGE1
2001/2002Tue 21 AugMansfield Town3 - 4Notts. CountyLC
1997/1998Sat 31 JanMansfield Town0 - 2Notts. CountyLGE2
1997/1998Sat 13 SepNotts. County1 - 0Mansfield TownLGE2
1989/1990Sat 05 MayNotts. County4 - 2Mansfield TownLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Notts. County have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While Magpies have scored 5, a worringly large 8 have been leaked at the other end.

Mansfield Town have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Stags's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.

Notts. County are currently lying in 19th place in Coca-Cola League Two having mustered a points tally of 32 from their 29 matches played. Mansfield Town find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 37 points from their 29 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Notts. County6123395
Mansfield Town6132466

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Notts. County only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Notts. County4 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Mansfield TownNot won in previous 3 away matches.
No win in the 4 most recent games.