FM Preview: Grimsby Town v Braintree Town 17 Nov 2012

Last updated : 16 November 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Grimsby Town v Braintree Town fixture

Grimsby Town prepare to entertain Braintree Town at Blundell Park on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The two sides drew on their own previous meeting.

The only previous meeting between Grimsby Town and Braintree Town at Blundell Park was less than a year ago, in March 2012, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a (Conference) Premier match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sat 03 Mar Grimsby Town 1-1 Braintree Tn. (Conference) Premier
2011/2012 Tue 16 Aug Braintree Tn. 5 - 0 Grimsby Town (Conference) Premier

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Recent respective form guides

Grimsby Town have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A total of 14 goals have been scored by the Mighty Mariners in those games, with 9 conceded.

Braintree Town have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Iron have hit 5 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Grimsby Town are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 33 points from 19 games.

Braintree Town are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 20 points from 17 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Grimsby Town 6 3 0 3 12 10 9
Braintree Town 6 3 1 2 8 11 10

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but we think that Mighty Mariners's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Braintree Town. Home Win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Grimsby Town 9 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 8 .
Braintree Town Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.

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