FootyMAD's Bury match preview

Last updated : 29 February 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Peterborough United v Bury fixture

Peterborough prepare to entertain Bury at London Road Ground on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 20 games played, Posh have recorded 9 wins, and Bury have come away with 5 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at London Road Ground was just last season, in September 2006, with Bury inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Posh 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:
2007/2008Sat 17 NovBury2 - 0PeterboroughLGE2
2006/2007Sat 24 FebBury0 - 3PeterboroughLGE2
2006/2007Sun 03 SepPeterborough0-1BuryLGE2
2005/2006Sat 08 AprBury1 - 3PeterboroughLGE2
2005/2006Mon 02 JanPeterborough4 - 1BuryLGE2
2001/2002Sat 20 AprPeterborough2 - 1BuryLGE1
2001/2002Sat 27 OctBury2 - 0PeterboroughLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Peterborough United have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Posh in those games, with 7 conceded.

Bury have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the The Shakers have hit 5 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Peterborough are currently occupying 2nd spot in their division, gaining 65 points from their 33 games. Bury are currently lying in 20th place in Coca-Cola League Two having mustered a points tally of 33 from their 33 matches played.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Peterborough651010116
Bury622210108

FootyMad's prediction ...

Though Peterborough are not exactly setting the world alight at London Road Ground in recent games, I can confidently predict that they will easily sweep aside the opposition put before them. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Peterborough Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Won their latest 4 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Bury Undefeated in last 3 away games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.