FootyMAD's Eastbourne Borough match preview

Last updated : 26 March 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Barrow v Eastbourne Borough fixture

Barrow prepare to entertain Eastbourne Borough 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 November 2008, as they swept to an impressive 4-0 win in a F.A. Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 22 AugEastbourne B.2 - 1BarrowCONF
2008/2009Sun 26 AprEastbourne B.0 - 2BarrowCONF
2008/2009Tue 18 NovBarrow4-0Eastbourne B.FAC
2008/2009Sat 08 NovEastbourne B.0 - 0BarrowFAC
2008/2009Sat 18 OctBarrow3 - 1Eastbourne B.CONF

Recent respective form guides

Barrow have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The Bluebirds's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.

Eastbourne B. have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the have hit 4 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Barrow are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 37 points from 33 matches. Eastbourne B. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Blue Square (Conference) Premier with a return of just 34 points from their 37 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Barrow64027712
Eastbourne B.61325126

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but I think that Bluebirds's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Eastbourne B.. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Barrow 7 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 4 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 12 .
Eastbourne B. 5 games since last away draw.
No win in the 4 most recent games.