FM Preview: Stevenage v Walsall 18 Sep 2012

History of the Stevenage v Walsall fixture

Walsall face a trip to Stevenage at Broadhall Way on Tuesday evening, looking to break their duck against the hosts. The only previous meeting between the two sides yielded a draw.

The only previous meeting between Stevenage and Walsall at Broadhall Way was less than a year ago, in November 2011, when they played out a goalless draw in a League One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season	Date	Team	Result	Team	Comp
2011/2012	Sat 24 Mar	Walsall	1 - 1	Stevenage	League One
2011/2012	Sat 26 Nov	Stevenage	0-0	Walsall	League One

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

Recent respective form guides

Stevenage have lost only 1 of the last six at home, but 4 of these games have been drawn. The Boro's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

The Saddlers have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The Saddlers's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Stevenage are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 12 points from 6 games.

Walsall's total of 11 points from their 6 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower League One.

Current overall team form

Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	P
Stevenage	6	2	2	2	9	11	8
Walsall	6	3	2	1	7	7	11

For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here

FootyMad's prediction ...

Walsall are not doing too bad on their travels, and we think they should continue by carving out a narrow victory at Stevenage. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team	Sequences
Stevenage	Drawn last 2 games at home. Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Walsall	4 games since last away draw. 4 games since last defeat.

For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here