FootyMAD's Hartlepool United match preview

Last updated : 19 February 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Hartlepool United v Macclesfield Town fixture

Macclesfield pack their bags to visit Hartlepool United at Victoria Park on Tuesday evening, looking to further improve upon a decent past record there. So far, the Silkmen have beating their opponents 4 times from 7 games.

The previous match played between the two at Victoria Park was within the last three years, in August 2004, the Pools carving out a narrow 2 - 1 victory in a League Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 02 DecMacclesfield2 - 1Hartlepool U.FAC
2006/2007Tue 08 AugMacclesfield0 - 0Hartlepool U.LGE2
2004/2005Tue 24 AugHartlepool U.2 - 1MacclesfieldLGEC
2002/2003Tue 21 JanMacclesfield0 - 1Hartlepool U.LGE2
2002/2003Sat 17 AugHartlepool U.0 - 2MacclesfieldLGE2
2001/2002Fri 22 MarHartlepool U.1 - 2MacclesfieldLGE2
2001/2002Tue 23 OctMacclesfield0 - 1Hartlepool U.LGE2

Recent respective form guides

Hartlepool United could not have a more impressive recent home form, having won each of the last six games. The Pools have scored 10 and conceded 1 during this period.

Macclesfield have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. While the Silkmen have hit 7 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Hartlepool U. are currently occupying 2nd spot in their division, gaining 64 points from their 33 games. Macclesfield are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 33 points from 32 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hartlepool U.65109216
Macclesfield6213677

FootyMad's prediction ...

The Silkmen are doing reasonably well on their travels in recent games, but FootyMad think this will not be enough to stop what should be a relatively comfortable home win for Hartlepool U.. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Hartlepool U. Won 7 successive home games.
8 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 4 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Macclesfield Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.