FootyMAD's Carlisle United match preview

Last updated : 09 February 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Carlisle United v Walsall fixture

Walsall face a trip to Carlisle United at Brunton Park Stadium on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 22 games played, Saddlers have recorded 4 wins, and Carlisle Utd. have come away with 11 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in February 2008, the Cumbrians carving out a narrow 2 - 1 victory 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:
2008/2009Sat 27 SepWalsall2 - 1Carlisle Utd.LGE1
2007/2008Sat 02 FebCarlisle Utd.2 - 1WalsallLGE1
2007/2008Sat 11 AugWalsall1 - 1Carlisle Utd.LGE1
2003/2004Tue 12 AugWalsall2 - 1Carlisle Utd.LGEC
1997/1998Sat 14 FebCarlisle Utd.1 - 1WalsallLGE1
1997/1998Sat 04 OctWalsall3 - 1Carlisle Utd.LGE1
1995/1996Sat 16 DecCarlisle Utd.1 - 1WalsallLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Carlisle United have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Walsall is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Saddlers have hit 6 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Carlisle Utd. find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 32 points from their 28 matches. Walsall's 36 points from 29 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Carlisle Utd.62228108
Walsall61237115

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Cumbrians, as the Saddlers have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Carlisle Utd. 8 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Walsall Not won in previous 7 away matches.
No win in the 2 most recent games.