FootyMAD's Bury match preview

Last updated : 25 December 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Bury v Carlisle United fixture

Carlisle Utd. face a trip to Bury at Gigg Lane on Friday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 12 games played, Cumbrians have recorded 2 wins, and Bury have come away with 6 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2003, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a League Division Three match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2002/2003Sat 12 AprBury1 - 1Carlisle Utd.LD3
2002/2003Tue 21 JanCarlisle Utd.3 - 2BuryAM
2002/2003Sat 23 NovCarlisle Utd.1 - 2BuryLD3
1994/1995Sat 15 AprBury2 - 0Carlisle Utd.LD3
1994/1995Tue 27 DecCarlisle Utd.3 - 0BuryLD3
1993/1994Sat 12 FebBury2 - 1Carlisle Utd.LD3
1993/1994Tue 25 JanCarlisle Utd.1 - 2BuryLD3

Recent respective form guides

Bury have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Carlisle Utd. is pretty dire, losing every single one of the last six matches played! While the Cumbrians have hit 4 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Bury see themselves just below half way in the Nationwide League Division Three, showing a record of 29 points from their 23 games played so far, Carlisle Utd. find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 22 games have yielded only 8 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bury6105283
Carlisle Utd.61054103

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Shakers, as the Cumbrians have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Bury Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 5 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Carlisle Utd. Lost each of the previous 7 away matches.
Not won in previous 13 away matches.
Last drawn game 18 outings ago.