FootyMAD's Brentford match preview

Last updated : 30 October 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Exeter City v Brentford fixture

Exeter City prepare to entertain Brentford at St James' Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 44 games played, Grecians have recorded 19 wins, and Brentford have come away with 13 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at St James' Park was less than a year ago, in December 2008, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a League Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 11 AprBrentford1 - 1Exeter CityLGE2
2008/2009Sun 28 DecExeter City0-2BrentfordLGE2
1999/2000Tue 15 FebExeter City3 - 2BrentfordASSM
1998/1999Sat 01 MayBrentford3 - 0Exeter CityLGE2
1998/1999Sat 12 DecExeter City0 - 1BrentfordLGE2
1995/1996Tue 17 OctBrentford1 - 1Exeter CityASSM
1993/1994Sat 18 DecExeter City2 - 2BrentfordLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Exeter City have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 7.

The away form of Brentford is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. Bees have conceded 7 goals in these games, and only hit 1 in reply.

Exeter City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 14 points from 14 matches. Brentford see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 17 points from their 14 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Exeter City61326116
Brentford6213787

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Exeter City Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Brentford Not won in previous 7 away matches.