FootyMAD's Walsall match preview

Last updated : 18 February 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Walsall v Milton Keynes Dons FC fixture

Milton Keynes face a trip to Walsall at Bescot Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. On each previous occassion, the match has ended in defeat for the Dons.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2004, the Saddlers carving out a narrow 1 - 0 victory in a League Division One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 30 OctMilton Keynes1 - 1WalsallLGE1
2003/2004Sat 13 MarWalsall1 - 0WimbledonCHMP
2003/2004Sat 13 DecWimbledon0 - 1WalsallCHMP
2002/2003Sat 25 JanWalsall1 - 0WimbledonFAC
2002/2003Sat 14 DecWalsall2 - 0WimbledonCHMP
2002/2003Sat 16 NovWimbledon3 - 2WalsallCHMP
2001/2002Tue 29 JanWalsall2 - 1WimbledonCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Walsall have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 13 goals have been scored by the Saddlers in those games, with 10 conceded.

The away form of Milton Keynes is pretty dire, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. While the Dons have hit 5 goals, 14 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Walsall see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 42 points from their 32 games played so far, Milton Keynes are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 32 points from their 32 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Walsall6312111210
Milton Keynes631210610

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Saddlers, as the Dons have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Walsall Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Milton Keynes 13 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.