FootyMAD's Blackpool match preview

Last updated : 17 February 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bournemouth v Blackpool fixture

Bournemouth prepare to entertain Blackpool at Dean Court on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 7 of the 17 previous games, with the Cherries winning just 6.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Dean Court was less than a year ago, in March 2005, with Blackpool inflicting a narrow 2-3 defeat upon the Cherries in a League One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Tue 06 DecBlackpool1 - 3BournemouthLGE1
2004/2005Tue 08 MarBournemouth2-3BlackpoolLGE1
2004/2005Sat 02 OctBlackpool3 - 3BournemouthLGE1
2003/2004Wed 24 MarBournemouth1 - 2BlackpoolLGE1
2003/2004Sat 13 SepBlackpool1 - 2BournemouthLGE1
2001/2002Sat 12 JanBlackpool4 - 3BournemouthLGE1
2001/2002Sat 18 AugBournemouth0 - 1BlackpoolLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Bournemouth have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Cherries in those games, with 4 conceded.

Blackpool have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Seasiders have hit 5 goals, 8 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Bournemouth see themselves just below half way in the Coca Cola League One, showing a record of 40 points from their 32 games played so far, Blackpool are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca Cola League One with a return of just 36 points from their 33 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bournemouth6114594
Blackpool62221098

FootyMad's prediction ...

Both teams are displaying reasonable form at the moment, and for that reason, the Madmen predict the game will end in stalemate. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Bournemouth Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Blackpool 6 games since last away draw.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.