FM Preview: Stevenage v Torquay United 18 Sep 2010

Last updated : 17 September 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Stevenage v Torquay United fixture

Stevenage prepare to entertain Torquay United at Broadhall Way on Saturday afternoon, hoping to break their duck against the visitors. Out of their two previous meetings, the Boro have drawn one game and lost the other.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Broadhall Way was just last season, in April 2009, when they played out a goalless draw in a (Conference) Premier match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 18 AprStevenage B.0-0Torquay Utd.CONF
2008/2009Sat 04 OctTorquay Utd.3 - 0Stevenage B.CONF
2007/2008Sat 12 AprStevenage B.1 - 3Torquay Utd.CONF
2007/2008Sun 14 OctTorquay Utd.4 - 2Stevenage B.CONF

Recent respective form guides

Stevenage are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 7.

The away form of Torquay Utd. however, is much more impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. Those games have seen the Gulls pummel 11 goals, and let in 3.

Stevenage find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 6 points from their 6 matches. Torquay Utd. are leading the way in the Npower League Two, with their 6 games giving them a return of 13 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stevenage6123565
Torquay Utd.63217311

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Boro of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Torquay Utd., who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Stevenage Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Torquay Utd. Not won in previous 2 away matches.
No win in the 3 most recent games.