FootyMAD's Hereford United match preview

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

Macclesfield prepare to entertain Hereford United at Moss Rose on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The Silkmen won the only previous game contested between the two.

The only previous meeting between Macclesfield and Hereford Utd. at was less than a year ago, in January 2006, with Macclesfield running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a (Associate Members) match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 30 SepHereford Utd.1 - 0MacclesfieldLGE2
2005/2006Tue 24 JanMacclesfield2-0Hereford Utd.ASSM

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 12 goals have been scored by the Silkmen in those games, with 9 conceded.

Hereford Utd. have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. Bulls have conceded 5 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

Macclesfield are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League Two with a return of just 26 points from their 27 games thus far. Hereford Utd.'s 37 points from 27 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Macclesfield64029912
Hereford Utd.6222448

FootyMad's prediction ...

Silkmen are in a rich vein of form at home as of late, but the one that FootyMad has marked this down as one of their banker draws, taking into account the quality of the opposition. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Macclesfield Unbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Hereford Utd. Not won in previous 2 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.