FootyMAD's Luton Town match preview

Last updated : 18 October 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Walsall v Luton Town fixture

Walsall are ready to welcome Luton Town to Bescot Stadium on Tuesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Saddlers are clearly on top, winning 61.11% of the games played between the two.

The previous match played between the two at Bescot Stadium was more than three years back, in February 2001, with Walsall running out comfortable 3-1 winners 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:
2000/2001Tue 20 FebWalsall3-1Luton TownLGE1
2000/2001Tue 12 SepLuton Town0 - 0WalsallLGE1
1998/1999Sat 06 MarWalsall1 - 0Luton TownLGE1
1998/1999Sat 26 SepLuton Town0 - 1WalsallLGE1
1997/1998Sat 28 MarWalsall2 - 3Luton TownLGE1
1997/1998Sat 22 NovLuton Town0 - 1WalsallLGE1
1996/1997Sat 12 AprWalsall3 - 2Luton TownLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Walsall have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 7.

Luton Town have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The The Hatters's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 10 goals for and 9 against.

Walsall find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 14 points from their 13 matches. Luton Town are leading the way in the Coca-Cola League One, with their 13 games giving them a return of 32 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Walsall6213577
Luton Town631210710

FootyMad's prediction ...

Saddlers go into their game against Luton Town in confident mood, but FootyMad sees them coming down to earth, with the visitors narrowly taking all three points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Walsall 4 games since last home draw.
Luton Town Not won in previous 2 away matches.