FM Preview: Barrow v Gateshead 17 Aug 2010

Last updated : 16 August 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Barrow v Gateshead fixture

Gateshead face a trip to Barrow at Holker Street Stadium on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 34 games played, Tynesiders have recorded 9 wins, and Barrow have come away with 15 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in February 2010, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a Trophy match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Tue 16 FebGateshead2 - 1BarrowCONF
2009/2010Tue 09 FebGateshead2 - 3BarrowFAT
2009/2010Tue 02 FebBarrow1 - 1GatesheadFAT
2009/2010Sat 26 DecBarrow3 - 3GatesheadCONF
2008/2009Tue 04 NovBarrow3 - 1GatesheadCNFC
2002/2003Sat 26 AprBarrow2 - 0GatesheadNPL
2002/2003Sat 23 NovGateshead2 - 2BarrowNPL

Recent respective form guides

Barrow have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Bluebirds in those games, with 5 conceded.

In complete contrast to Barrow, Gateshead are having a torrid time on their travels, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. Tynesiders have conceded 14 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

Barrow are stuck down in the relegation zone of Blue Square (Conference) Premier with a return of just 0 points from their 1 games thus far. Gateshead see themselves just below half way in the Blue Square (Conference) Premier, showing a record of 1 points from their 1 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Barrow631211910
Gateshead6123155

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Barrow 5 games since last home draw.
Gateshead Not won in previous 8 away matches.