FM Preview: Gillingham v Bradford City 18 Aug 2012

Last updated : 17 August 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Gillingham v Bradford City fixture

Gillingham prepare to entertain Bradford City at Priestfield on Saturday afternoon, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having chalked up an impressive 13 wins out of 20 previous matches.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Priestfield was less than a year ago, in November 2011, when they played out a goalless draw in a League Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sat 24 Mar Bradford City 2 - 2 Gillingham League Two
2011/2012 Sat 26 Nov Gillingham 0-0 Bradford City League Two
2010/2011 Sat 05 Mar Gillingham 2 - 0 Bradford City League Two
2010/2011 Sat 18 Sep Bradford City 1 - 0 Gillingham League Two
2008/2009 Sat 07 Feb Gillingham 0 - 2 Bradford City League Two
2008/2009 Sat 18 Oct Bradford City 2 - 2 Gillingham League Two
2006/2007 Sat 10 Feb Gillingham 1 - 0 Bradford City League One

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Recent respective form guides

Gillingham have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Gills in those games, with 8 conceded.

Bradford City have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 leaked at the wrong end.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Gillingham 6 3 2 1 9 5 11
Bradford City 6 3 1 2 6 5 10

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Gillingham are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Gillingham 10 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 5 matches.
Bradford City 17 games since last away draw.

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