History of the Gateshead v Braintree Town fixture
Braintree Town face a trip to Gateshead at Gateshead International Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. Both of the previous encounters have resulted in a drawn game.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Gateshead International Stadium was just last season, in January 2012, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a Trophy match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 10 Nov | Braintree Tn. | 2 - 1 | Gateshead | (Conference) Premier |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 10 Mar | Braintree Tn. | 3 - 1 | Gateshead | (Conference) Premier |
| 2011/2012 | Tue 17 Jan | Braintree Tn. | 1 - 1 | Gateshead | Trophy |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 14 Jan | Gateshead | 2-2 | Braintree Tn. | Trophy |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 05 Nov | Gateshead | 2 - 2 | Braintree Tn. | (Conference) Premier |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Gateshead have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 6.
Braintree Town have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A generous 11 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
Gateshead are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 34 points from 30 matches.
Braintree Town see themselves just below half way in the Blue Square (Conference) Premier, showing a record of 41 points from their 31 games played so far,
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateshead | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 3 |
| Braintree Town | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 12 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Braintree Town are in reasonable form away from home coming into this match, and the Madmen are quite confident that they should come away with a comfortable victory from this contest. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Gateshead | Been beaten in each of their previous 3 home matches. Failed to win in previous 3 home matches. Not drawn a match in their last 7 . |
| Braintree Town | 8 games since last away draw. Last drawn game 20 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here