FootyMAD's Carlisle United match preview

Last updated : 17 October 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Carlisle United v Peterborough United fixture

Peterborough pack their bags to visit Carlisle United at Brunton Park Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve on a record of draws against their opponents.

The previous match played between the two at Brunton Park Stadium was more than three years back, in August 2005, the Cumbrians carving out a narrow 1 - 0 victory 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:
2005/2006Sat 10 DecPeterborough1 - 1Carlisle Utd.LGE2
2005/2006Tue 09 AugCarlisle Utd.1 - 0PeterboroughLGE2
1999/2000Tue 21 MarPeterborough0 - 2Carlisle Utd.LGE2
1999/2000Fri 12 NovCarlisle Utd.1 - 1PeterboroughLGE2
1998/1999Sat 10 AprCarlisle Utd.1 - 1PeterboroughLGE2
1998/1999Tue 20 OctPeterborough0 - 1Carlisle Utd.LGE2
1995/1996Sat 17 FebPeterborough6 - 1Carlisle Utd.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Carlisle United have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 11 to 10.

Peterborough have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Posh's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.

Carlisle Utd.'s 13 points from 10 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position. Peterborough lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League One, picking up 17 from their 10 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Carlisle Utd.60156131
Peterborough63219611

FootyMad's prediction ...

The away form of the Posh has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Carlisle Utd.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Carlisle Utd. Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 6 most recent games.
Peterborough Undefeated in last 3 away games.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.