FootyMAD's York City match preview

Last updated : 20 April 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 Tuesday evening, 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 was two seasons ago, 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:
2008/2009Tue 17 MarForest Green1 - 1York CityCONF
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

Recent respective form guides

York City have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. Only 2 goals have been registered in this time, with 4 in the wrong end.

The away form of Forest Green however, is much more impressive, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The Rovers's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 9 goals for and 7 against.

York City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 45 points from 43 matches. Forest Green find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 52 points from their 44 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
York City6123255
Forest Green6231859

FootyMad's prediction ...

Rovers have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from Bootham Crecent with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
York City No sequences of note
Forest Green Undefeated in last 4 away games.