FootyMAD's Cambridge United match preview

Last updated : 18 October 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Macclesfield Town v Cambridge United fixture

Macclesfield prepare to entertain Cambridge United at Moss Rose on Tuesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 5 games played, Silkmen have recorded 2 wins, and Cambridge U. have come away with 1 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Moss Rose was less than a year ago, in January 2004, with Cambridge U. inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Silkmen in a League Division Three match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 17 JanMacclesfield0-1Cambridge U.LGE2
2003/2004Tue 16 DecCambridge U.2 - 2MacclesfieldFAC
2003/2004Sat 06 DecMacclesfield1 - 1Cambridge U.FAC
2003/2004Sat 16 AugCambridge U.3 - 1MacclesfieldLGE2
2002/2003Sat 05 AprMacclesfield1 - 1Cambridge U.LGE2
2002/2003Sat 30 NovCambridge U.3 - 1MacclesfieldLGE2
1998/1999Sat 05 DecMacclesfield4 - 1Cambridge U.FAC

Recent respective form guides

Macclesfield Town have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Silkmen in those games, with 6 conceded.

Cambridge U. 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.

Macclesfield's total of 20 points from their 13 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League Two. Cambridge U. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 12 points from 13 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Macclesfield6303779
Cambridge U.6222348

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Macclesfield fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Silkmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Macclesfield 5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 9 .
Cambridge U. Undefeated in last 3 away games.