FootyMAD's Nottingham Forest match preview

Last updated : 28 November 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Nottingham Forest v Barnsley fixture

Barnsley pack their bags to visit Nottingham Forest at City Ground on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 32 games played, Tykes have recorded 7 wins, and Nottm. Forest have come away with 16 victories.

The previous match played between the two at City Ground was within the last three years, in January 2006, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 2 winners 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:
2005/2006Fri 27 JanNottm. Forest0 - 2BarnsleyLGE1
2005/2006Sat 10 SepBarnsley2 - 0Nottm. ForestLGE1
2001/2002Sat 12 JanNottm. Forest0 - 0BarnsleyCHMP
2001/2002Sat 18 AugBarnsley2 - 1Nottm. ForestCHMP
2000/2001Wed 07 MarNottm. Forest1 - 0BarnsleyCHMP
2000/2001Sat 14 OctBarnsley3 - 4Nottm. ForestCHMP
1999/2000Sat 30 OctBarnsley1 - 0Nottm. ForestCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Nottingham Forest need to improve on their recent home record of just 3 draws from the previous six. Forest have conceded a disappointing 7 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 3 of their own chances.

Barnsley's away form is none too clever either, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Tykes have hit 5 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Nottm. Forest find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 19 games have yielded only 13 points. Barnsley find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 24 points from their 19 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Nottm. Forest6141777
Barnsley640211812

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Tykes of late away from home, but your FootyMad panel sees things improving, starting here at City Ground with Barnsley coasting to victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Nottm. Forest Failed to win in previous 8 home matches.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Barnsley 6 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.