FootyMAD's Barnet match preview

Last updated : 18 April 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Barnet v Carlisle United fixture

Carlisle Utd. pack their bags to visit Barnet at Underhill Stadium on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 8 games played, Cumbrians have recorded 2 wins, and Barnet have come away with 4 victories.

The previous match played between the two at Underhill Stadium was more than three years back, in November 2001, when they played out a goalless draw in a F.A. Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sun 06 FebCarlisle Utd.4 - 1BarnetFAT
2004/2005Sat 16 OctCarlisle Utd.1 - 3BarnetCONF
2001/2002Tue 27 NovCarlisle Utd.1 - 0BarnetFAC
2001/2002Sat 17 NovBarnet0 - 0Carlisle Utd.FAC
2000/2001Tue 06 MarBarnet0 - 1Carlisle Utd.LGE2
2000/2001Sat 14 OctCarlisle Utd.0 - 2BarnetLGE2
1999/2000Sat 18 MarCarlisle Utd.3 - 1BarnetLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Barnet have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. In this time, Bees have rattled up an impressive 16 goals, and conceded 5.

The Cumbrians have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occassions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. Just 7 goals have scored in these games, though to be fair only a measly 4 have been let in at the wrong end.

Barnet are leading the way in the Nationwide Conference, with their 40 games giving them a return of 85 points. Carlisle Utd. are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 72 points from 40 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Barnet641114513
Carlisle Utd.641110213

FootyMad's prediction ...

This promises to be an excellent test for the in-form Cumbrians, but one which I believe will end in stalemate. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Barnet Won 5 successive home games.
19 games since last home draw.
Carlisle Utd. Undefeated in last 4 away games.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.