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Walsall prepare to entertain Carlisle United at Banks's Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Saddlers are clearly on top, having won 14 and lost only 4 of the 23 games.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Banks's Stadium was just last season, in August 2007, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League One match.
For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here
| Recent encounters between the teams: | |||||
| 2007/2008 | Sat 02 Feb | Carlisle Utd. | 2 - 1 | Walsall | LGE1 |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 11 Aug | Walsall | 1-1 | Carlisle Utd. | LGE1 |
| 2003/2004 | Tue 12 Aug | Walsall | 2 - 1 | Carlisle Utd. | LGEC |
| 1997/1998 | Sat 14 Feb | Carlisle Utd. | 1 - 1 | Walsall | LGE1 |
| 1997/1998 | Sat 04 Oct | Walsall | 3 - 1 | Carlisle Utd. | LGE1 |
| 1995/1996 | Sat 16 Dec | Carlisle Utd. | 1 - 1 | Walsall | LGE1 |
| 1995/1996 | Sat 30 Sep | Walsall | 2 - 1 | Carlisle Utd. | LGE1 |
Recent respective form guides
Walsall have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Saddlers's have scored 11 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 12.
The Cumbrians 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 Cumbrians's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.
Walsall lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League One, picking up 13 points from their 7 games so far. Carlisle Utd.'s total of 13 points from their 7 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League One.
For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here
| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Walsall | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 12 |
| Carlisle Utd. | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 7 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
With Walsall only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. Score draw
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Walsall | 5 games since last home draw. Not drawn a match in their last 7 . |
| Carlisle Utd. | Lost each of the previous 2 away matches. Not won in previous 3 away matches. An overall losing run of 2 games. No win in the 2 most recent games. |