FootyMAD's Barnet match preview

Last updated : 04 April 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Mansfield Town v Barnet fixture

Mansfield Town prepare to entertain Barnet at Field Mill on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Stags are clearly on top, winning 60.00% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Field Mill was less than a year ago, in April 2007, the Stags carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a League Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 13 OctBarnet1 - 1Mansfield TownLGE2
2006/2007Sat 28 AprMansfield Town2-1BarnetLGE2
2006/2007Sat 16 DecBarnet2 - 1Mansfield TownLGE2
2005/2006Mon 17 AprBarnet1 - 0Mansfield TownLGE2
2005/2006Sat 22 OctMansfield Town4 - 0BarnetLGE2
2000/2001Tue 27 FebMansfield Town4 - 1BarnetLGE2
2000/2001Sat 19 AugBarnet3 - 3Mansfield TownLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Mansfield Town's dreadful home form has resulted in just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While Stags have scored 5, a worringly large 12 have been leaked at the other end.

Barnet's away form is none too clever either, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. Bees have conceded 10 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Mansfield Town are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League Two with a return of just 37 points from their 40 games thus far. Barnet see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League Two, showing a record of 49 points from their 39 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Mansfield Town6213577
Barnet6312121210

FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Field Mill for the Stags and the Madmen are unable to see past Barnet claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics:
Mansfield Town 5 games since last home draw.
Barnet Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 5 away matches.