FootyMAD's Mansfield Town match preview

Last updated : 19 January 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Mansfield Town v Walsall fixture

Walsall travel to take on Mansfield Town at Field Mill on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 27 games played, Saddlers have recorded 9 wins, and Mansfield Town have come away with 12 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Mansfield Town was more than a decade ago, in November 1994, as the visitors ran out cosy 1 - 3 winners in a League Division Three match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 30 SepWalsall4 - 0Mansfield TownLGE2
1994/1995Sat 04 FebWalsall1 - 0Mansfield TownLGE2
1994/1995Sat 26 NovMansfield Town1 - 3WalsallLGE2
1993/1994Sat 07 MayWalsall0 - 2Mansfield TownLGE2
1993/1994Sat 27 NovMansfield Town1 - 2WalsallLGE2
1991/1992Tue 11 FebWalsall3 - 3Mansfield TownLGE2
1991/1992Sat 30 NovMansfield Town3 - 1WalsallLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Mansfield Town have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 in the wrong end.

The away form of Walsall however, is much more impressive, unbeaten in their last six, consisting of three wins and three draws. Just 7 goals have scored in these games, though to be fair only a measly 3 have been let in at the wrong end.

Mansfield Town find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 30 points from their 26 matches. Walsall are leading the way in the Coca-Cola League Two, with their 27 games giving them a return of 59 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Mansfield Town6204896
Walsall63309412

FootyMad's prediction ...

Saddlers have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from Field Mill with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Mansfield TownBeen beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 8 .
WalsallUndefeated in last 10 away games.
7 games since last defeat.