FootyMAD's York City match preview

Last updated : 13 February 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the York City v Forest Green Rovers fixture

Forest Green face a trip to York City at Bootham Crecent on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 2 of the 4 previous games, with the hosts winning just 1.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in August 2007, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 2 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:
2007/2008Tue 18 MarForest Green1 - 2York CityCONF
2007/2008Fri 24 AugYork City0 - 2Forest GreenCONF
2006/2007Sat 03 MarYork City0 - 0Forest GreenCONF
2006/2007Sat 02 DecForest Green0 - 1York CityCONF
2005/2006Sat 25 FebYork City5 - 1Forest GreenCONF
2005/2006Sat 10 SepForest Green1 - 2York CityCONF
2004/2005Sat 12 FebForest Green1 - 1York CityCONF

Recent respective form guides

York City have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 8.

Forest Green have an average recent record on the road, losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

York City find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 33 points from their 31 matches. Forest Green are stuck down in the relegation zone of Blue Square (Conference) Premier with a return of just 29 points from their 29 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
York City6033593
Forest Green61329106

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Forest Green only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at Bootham Crecent will be a good result. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
York City Not won in the 6 most recent games.
Forest Green Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 5 away matches.
5 games since last defeat.