FootyMAD's Burton Albion match preview

Last updated : 15 April 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Burton Albion v Carlisle United fixture

Carlisle Utd. face a trip to Burton Albion at Eton Park on Saturday afternoon, for the first time in their history, and will be hoping to give their new opponents the runaround.



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Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 04 SepCarlisle Utd.0 - 0Burton AlbionCONF

Recent respective form guides

Burton Albion's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While Brewers have scored 5, a worringly large 9 have been leaked at the other end.

Carlisle Utd.'s away form is none too clever either, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Cumbrians's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 6 goals for and 5 against.

Burton Albion find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 44 points from their 39 matches. Carlisle Utd. are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 69 points from 39 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Burton Albion60244162
Carlisle Utd.641112213

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Cumbrians of late away from home, but your FootyMad panel sees things improving, starting here at Eton Park with Carlisle Utd. coasting to victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Burton Albion Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Latest 4 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 7 most recent games.
Carlisle Utd. Undefeated in last 3 away games.