FootyMAD's Altrincham match preview

Last updated : 22 March 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Mansfield Town v Altrincham fixture

Mansfield Town prepare to entertain Altrincham at Field Mill on Tuesday evening, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The Stags won the only previous game contested between the two.

The only previous meeting between Mansfield Town and Altrincham at was less than a year ago, in April 2009, with Mansfield Town running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a (Conference) Premier match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 10 OctAltrincham1 - 2Mansfield TownCONF
2008/2009Tue 21 AprMansfield Town2-0AltrinchamCONF
2008/2009Tue 23 SepAltrincham1 - 0Mansfield TownCONF

Recent respective form guides

Mansfield Town are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Altrincham is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Robins have hit 5 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Mansfield Town's 56 points from 36 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 8th position. Altrincham's 49 points from 35 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Mansfield Town62311049
Altrincham6150758

FootyMad's prediction ...

Mansfield Town are not exactly setting the world alight at Field Mill at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Altrincham in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Mansfield Town Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Altrincham Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 6 away matches.
7 games since last defeat.