FootyMAD's Chester City match preview

Last updated : 13 March 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Chester City v Grimsby Town fixture

Grimsby Town face a trip to Chester City at The Deva Stadium on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 9 of the 18 previous games, with the hosts winning just 8.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in January 2008, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 2 winners in a League Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 13 SepGrimsby Town1 - 3Chester CityLGE2
2007/2008Tue 01 JanChester City0 - 2Grimsby TownLGE2
2007/2008Tue 02 OctGrimsby Town1 - 2Chester CityLGE2
2006/2007Tue 09 JanGrimsby Town0 - 2Chester CityLGE2
2006/2007Sat 16 SepChester City0 - 2Grimsby TownLGE2
2005/2006Sat 25 FebGrimsby Town1 - 0Chester CityLGE2
2005/2006Tue 06 SepChester City1 - 2Grimsby TownLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Chester City's disastrous home run has meant they have managed only 2 draws from the last six matches. While Blues have scored 4, a worringly large 13 have been leaked at the other end.

Grimsby Town's away form is none too clever either, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Mighty Mariners have hit 5 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Chester City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 27 points from 37 matches. Grimsby Town are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League Two with a return of just 26 points from their 36 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Chester City60244132
Grimsby Town61058103

FootyMad's prediction ...

Not a lot has been going right generally for Grimsby Town on their travels as of late, but I can certainly see them gleaning a point from their game against Chester City. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Chester City Failed to win in previous 7 home matches.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 15 most recent games.
Grimsby Town Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 5 away matches.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.