FM Preview: Barnsley v Nottingham Forest 27 Oct 2012

Last updated : 26 October 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Barnsley v Nottingham Forest fixture

Barnsley prepare to entertain Nottingham Forest at Oakwell on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Tykes are clearly on top, having won 20 and lost only 8 of the 38 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Oakwell 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 Championship match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sat 03 Mar Barnsley 1-1 Nottm. Forest Championship
2011/2012 Sat 06 Aug Nottm. Forest 0 - 0 Barnsley Championship
2010/2011 Sat 01 Jan Nottm. Forest 2 - 2 Barnsley Championship
2010/2011 Sat 16 Oct Barnsley 3 - 1 Nottm. Forest Championship
2009/2010 Tue 16 Mar Barnsley 2 - 1 Nottm. Forest Championship
2009/2010 Tue 20 Oct Nottm. Forest 1 - 0 Barnsley Championship
2008/2009 Sat 04 Apr Barnsley 1 - 1 Nottm. Forest Championship

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Recent respective form guides

Barnsley have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. These low-scoring games have seen just 5 goals scored and conceded.

Nottingham Forest have an average recent record on the road, losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Barnsley find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 15 points from their 12 matches.

Nottingham Forest's 18 points from 12 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Barnsley 6 2 2 2 8 5 8
Nottingham Forest 6 2 2 2 7 6 8

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Barnsley 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
Barnsley Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Nottingham Forest 5 games since last defeat.

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