FootyMAD's Walsall match preview

Last updated : 11 February 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Swansea City v Walsall fixture

Swansea City prepare to entertain Walsall at Liberty Stadium on Tuesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Swans are clearly on top, having won 14 and lost only 3 of the 23 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Liberty Stadium was earlier this season, with Swansea City running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a League Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 25 AugWalsall1 - 3Swansea CityLGE1
2007/2008Tue 14 AugSwansea City2-0WalsallLGEC
2006/2007Tue 17 OctWalsall1 - 1Swansea CityASSM
2005/2006Sun 12 MarSwansea City1 - 1WalsallLGE1
2005/2006Tue 24 JanSwansea City2 - 2WalsallASSM
2005/2006Sat 27 AugWalsall2 - 5Swansea CityLGE1
2000/2001Sat 20 JanWalsall5 - 1Swansea CityLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Swansea City are unbeaten in their last six home games, winning five of them, and drawing the other one. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Swans in those games, with 5 conceded.

Walsall have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Saddlers's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 6 against.

Swansea City are leading the way in the Coca-Cola League One, with their 29 games giving them a return of 61 points. Walsall's total of 49 points from their 31 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League One.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Swansea City642012414
Walsall6222768

FootyMad's prediction ...

Swansea City may be coming up against a decent side in Walsall, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Swans. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Swansea City Won 4 successive home games.
5 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 6 matches.
Walsall Not won in previous 3 away matches.