FootyMAD's Cambridge United match preview

Last updated : 16 January 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Macclesfield Town v Cambridge United fixture

Macclesfield prepare to entertain Cambridge United at Moss Rose on Saturday evening, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. Of the 4 previous meetings, 2 have been drawn, and 2 won by the Silkmen.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Moss Rose was earlier this season, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a F.A. Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Tue 16 DecCambridge U.2 - 2MacclesfieldFAC
2003/2004Sat 06 DecMacclesfield1-1Cambridge U.FAC
2003/2004Sat 16 AugCambridge U.3 - 1MacclesfieldLD3
2002/2003Sat 05 AprMacclesfield1 - 1Cambridge U.LD3
2002/2003Sat 30 NovCambridge U.3 - 1MacclesfieldLD3
1998/1999Sat 05 DecMacclesfield4 - 1Cambridge U.FAC
1997/1998Tue 03 MarCambridge U.0 - 0MacclesfieldLD3

Recent respective form guides

Macclesfield Town are unbeaten in their last six home games, but have drawn three of them. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Silkmen in those games, with 5 conceded.

Cambridge U. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. While the U's have hit 7 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Macclesfield find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 30 points from their 26 matches. Cambridge U. find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 30 points from their 26 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Macclesfield62138107
Cambridge U.61237105

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Cambridge U. is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Silkmen in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Macclesfield Unbeaten in the last 7 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Cambridge U. Not won in previous 2 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 4 most recent games.