FM Preview: Macclesfield Town v Barnet 22 Jan 2011

Last updated : 21 January 2011 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Macclesfield Town v Barnet fixture

Macclesfield prepare to entertain Barnet at Moss Rose on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 11 games played, The Silkmen have recorded 5 wins, and Barnet have come away with 2 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Moss Rose was just last season, in September 2009, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline 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:
2010/2011Sat 23 OctBarnet1 - 0MacclesfieldLGE2
2009/2010Sat 10 AprBarnet1 - 2MacclesfieldLGE2
2009/2010Sat 12 SepMacclesfield1-1BarnetLGE2
2008/2009Sat 25 AprMacclesfield2 - 1BarnetLGE2
2008/2009Sat 22 NovBarnet1 - 3MacclesfieldLGE2
2007/2008Mon 24 MarMacclesfield3 - 0BarnetLGE2
2007/2008Sat 08 DecBarnet2 - 2MacclesfieldLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Macclesfield Town have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While The Silkmen have scored 8, a worringly large 11 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Barnet is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Bees have hit 8 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Macclesfield are currently lying in 19th place in Npower League Two having mustered a points tally of 26 from their 22 matches played. Barnet are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 23 points from 25 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Macclesfield60155181
Barnet621310117

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Macclesfield Been beaten in each of their previous 3 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 6 most recent games.
Barnet 5 games since last away draw.