History of the Walsall v Bournemouth fixture
Walsall prepare to entertain Bournemouth at Bescot Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 53 games played, Saddlers have recorded 22 wins, and Bournemouth have come away with 11 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Bescot Stadium was just last season, in January 2012, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a League One match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 29 Sep | Bournemouth | 1 - 2 | Walsall | League One |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 07 Jan | Walsall | 2-2 | Bournemouth | League One |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 27 Aug | Bournemouth | 0 - 2 | Walsall | League One |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 12 Feb | Walsall | 0 - 1 | Bournemouth | League One |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 13 Nov | Bournemouth | 3 - 0 | Walsall | League One |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 19 Apr | Walsall | 1 - 3 | Bournemouth | League One |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 27 Oct | Bournemouth | 1 - 1 | Walsall | League One |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Walsall have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Saddlers in those games, with 6 conceded.
The Cherries have had a decent run of form away from home recently, unbeaten in their last six, consisting of three wins and three draws. The games have constituted a decent return of 9 goals for the Cherries, and 3 goals against.
Walsall see themselves just below half way in the npower League One, showing a record of 38 points from their 28 games played so far,
Bournemouth lie just outside the playoff positions in the npower League One, picking up 43 from their 26 games so far.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsall | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 15 |
| Bournemouth | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 9 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Saddlers go into their game against Bournemouth in confident mood, but FootyMad sees them coming down to earth, with the visitors narrowly taking all three points. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Walsall | Won 3 successive home games. 4 games since last home draw. Won their latest 3 matches. Not drawn a match in their last 6 . |
| Bournemouth | Previous 2 away games have finished all-square. Not won in previous 2 away matches. No win in the 4 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here