FootyMAD's Torquay United match preview

Last updated : 25 April 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Torquay United v Crawley Town fixture

Crawley Town face a trip to Torquay United at Plainmoor at tea-time on Saturday, looking to break their duck against the hosts. The Reds lost the only previous game played between the two.

The only previous meeting between Torquay Utd. and Crawley Town at was earlier this season, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 4 - 1 thriller, in a Trophy match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 23 FebTorquay Utd.4 - 1Crawley TownFAT
2007/2008Sat 17 NovCrawley Town2 - 3Torquay Utd.CONF

Recent respective form guides

Torquay United have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These games have seen the Gulls score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 3.

Crawley Town have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. While the Reds have hit 7 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Torquay Utd. are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 86 points from 45 games. Crawley Town find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 57 points from their 45 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Torquay Utd.63128710
Crawley Town6312121110

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Gulls, as the Reds have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Torquay Utd. Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Crawley Town 10 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.