FootyMAD's Cambridge United match preview

Last updated : 15 August 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Cambridge United v Barrow fixture

Barrow travel to take on Cambridge United at Abbey Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. The two previous games have resulted in one drawn game and one defeat for the Bluebirds.

The last time the two teams met at Cambridge U. was way back in the black-and-white days of April 1972, the U's carving out a narrow 1 - 0 victory in a Fourth Division match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
1971/1972Sat 15 AprCambridge U.1 - 0BarrowLGE2
1971/1972Sat 27 NovBarrow1 - 1Cambridge U.LGE2
1970/1971Sat 30 JanCambridge U.3 - 3BarrowLGE2
1970/1971Sat 28 NovBarrow2 - 1Cambridge U.LGE2

Recent respective form guides

Cambridge United have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The Bluebirds have had a decent run of form away from home recently, seeing them pick up six wins out of six. These six games have produced a glut of goals, with the Bluebirds scoring 15 and conceding 3.

Cambridge U.'s total of 6 points from their 2 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Blue Square (Conference) Premier. Barrow are leading the way in the Blue Square (Conference) Premier, with their 2 games giving them a return of 6 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cambridge U.64119513
Barrow660013318

FootyMad's prediction ...

Barrow are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to Cambridge U.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Cambridge U. Won 3 successive home games.
6 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Barrow 6 successive away victories.
7 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 7 matches.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.