FootyMAD's Wrexham match preview

Last updated : 11 January 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Gateshead v Wrexham fixture

Gateshead play host to Wrexham at International Stadium on Tuesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 23 games played, Tynesiders have recorded 11 wins, and Wrexham have come away with 4 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Gateshead was way back in the black-and-white days of December 1957, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Third Division (North) match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
1957/1958Sat 28 DecGateshead1-1WrexhamD3N
1957/1958Sat 31 AugWrexham1 - 2GatesheadD3N
1956/1957Sat 22 DecWrexham4 - 1GatesheadD3N
1956/1957Sat 25 AugGateshead4 - 2WrexhamD3N
1955/1956Sat 03 MarGateshead2 - 1WrexhamD3N
1955/1956Sat 22 OctWrexham1 - 1GatesheadD3N
1954/1955Mon 25 AprGateshead0 - 1WrexhamD3N

Recent respective form guides

Gateshead are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 8.

Wrexham have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 5 leaked at the wrong end.

Gateshead are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 22 points from 25 matches. Wrexham find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 27 points from their 22 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Gateshead62229108
Wrexham6123465

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Gateshead only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Gateshead Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Wrexham Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
No win in the 3 most recent games.