FootyMAD's Cambridge United match preview

Last updated : 22 February 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Cambridge United v Forest Green Rovers fixture

Forest Green face a trip to Cambridge United at Abbey Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. Both of the previous encounters have resulted in a drawn game.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in February 2007, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a Conference match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 29 SepForest Green3 - 1Cambridge U.CONF
2006/2007Tue 27 FebCambridge U.1 - 1Forest GreenCONF
2006/2007Sat 09 SepForest Green1 - 1Cambridge U.CONF
2005/2006Sat 07 JanCambridge U.2 - 2Forest GreenCONF
2005/2006Sat 13 AugForest Green1 - 0Cambridge U.CONF

Recent respective form guides

Cambridge United have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. The U's have scored 10 and conceded 3 during this period.

In complete contrast to Cambridge U., Forest Green are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Only 2 goals have been registered in this time, with 4 leaked at the wrong end.

Cambridge U. are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 58 points from 31 games. Forest Green lie just outside the playoff positions in the Blue Square (Conference) Premier, picking up 51 from their 31 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cambridge U.641111413
Forest Green6132346

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the U's, as the Rovers have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Cambridge U. 5 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Forest Green Not won in previous 3 away matches.
No win in the 2 most recent games.