This week FootyMad's match preview focuses on the game between Bury and Notts. County at 15:00 on Saturday, 14th November 2009 in the League Two.
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Bury prepare to entertain Notts. County at Gigg Lane on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Shakers are clearly on top, having won 31 and lost only 14 of the 57 games.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Gigg Lane was less than a year ago, in February 2009, with Bury running out comfortable 2-0 winners 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: | |||||
| 2008/2009 | Sat 21 Feb | Bury | 2-0 | Notts. County | LGE2 |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 01 Nov | Notts. County | 0 - 1 | Bury | LGE2 |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 05 Apr | Bury | 2 - 1 | Notts. County | LGE2 |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 13 Oct | Notts. County | 1 - 3 | Bury | LGE2 |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 24 Mar | Bury | 0 - 1 | Notts. County | LGE2 |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 28 Oct | Notts. County | 0 - 1 | Bury | LGE2 |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 06 May | Notts. County | 2 - 2 | Bury | LGE2 |
Recent respective form guides
Bury have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 7.
Notts. County have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. The Magpies's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 6 against.
Bury lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League Two, picking up 24 points from their 15 games so far. Notts. County are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 26 points from 15 games.
For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here
| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Bury | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 10 | 8 |
| Notts. County | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 10 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
Bury are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Bury | Unbeaten in the last 4 home games. Latest 2 games ended in defeat. Not won in the 3 most recent games. |
| Notts. County | Previous 3 away games have finished all-square. Not won in previous 3 away matches. 10 games since last defeat. |
