FM Preview: Barrow v Tamworth 18 Dec 2010

Last updated : 17 December 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Barrow v Tamworth fixture

Barrow prepare to entertain Tamworth at Holker Street Stadium on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The Bluebirds have drawn both of the previous games against their opponents, however.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Holker Street Stadium was just last season, in August 2009, the Bluebirds carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a (Conference) Premier match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2010/2011Tue 05 OctTamworth2 - 2BarrowCONF
2009/2010Sat 03 AprTamworth3 - 0BarrowCONF
2009/2010Sat 29 AugBarrow1-0TamworthCONF
2007/2008Sat 19 AprBarrow2 - 0TamworthCNFN
2007/2008Sat 15 SepTamworth0 - 0BarrowCNFN

Recent respective form guides

Barrow have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Bluebirds's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

The away form of Tamworth is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Lambs have hit 8 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Barrow find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 22 points from their 20 matches. Tamworth are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 22 points from 20 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Barrow62137117
Tamworth61238115

FootyMad's prediction ...

Barrow are not exactly setting the world alight at Holker Street Stadium at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Tamworth in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Barrow 4 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Tamworth Not won in previous 3 away matches.
No win in the 4 most recent games.