FootyMAD's Altrincham match preview

Last updated : 01 February 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Gateshead v Altrincham fixture

Gateshead play host to Altrincham at International Stadium on Tuesday evening,

The last time the two teams met at Gateshead was back in November 2003, over five years ago, with Altrincham inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Tynesiders 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 29 SepAltrincham3 - 2GatesheadCONF
2003/2004Sat 01 NovGateshead1-2AltrinchamFAT
2002/2003Sat 15 FebGateshead0 - 0AltrinchamNPL
2002/2003Mon 26 AugAltrincham4 - 0GatesheadNPL
2001/2002Sat 06 AprGateshead0 - 2AltrinchamNPL
2001/2002Sat 22 SepAltrincham3 - 1GatesheadNPL
2000/2001Sat 13 JanGateshead2 - 1AltrinchamNPL

Recent respective form guides

Gateshead have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While Tynesiders have scored 5, a worringly large 8 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Altrincham however, is much more impressive, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 8 goals for the Robins, and 9 goals against.

Gateshead are stuck down in the relegation zone of Blue Square (Conference) Premier with a return of just 22 points from their 28 games thus far. Altrincham's 38 points from 26 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Gateshead6213677
Altrincham63128910

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Tynesiders of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Altrincham, who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Gateshead Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Altrincham Last drawn game 6 outings ago.