FM Preview: Luton Town v Braintree Town 09 Oct 2012

Last updated : 08 October 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Luton Town v Braintree Town fixture

Braintree Town face a trip to Luton Town at Kenilworth Road on Tuesday evening, looking to break their duck against the hosts. The Iron lost the only previous game played between the two.

The only previous meeting between Luton Town and Braintree Town at Kenilworth Road was just last season, in August 2011, with Luton Town running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a (Conference) Premier match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sat 07 Apr Braintree Tn. 3 - 1 Luton Town (Conference) Premier
2011/2012 Sat 27 Aug Luton Town 3-1 Braintree Tn. (Conference) Premier

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Recent respective form guides

Luton Town have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Hatters in those games, with 7 conceded.

Braintree Town have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Iron's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Luton Town's total of 26 points from their 13 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Blue Square (Conference) Premier.

Braintree Town find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 13 points from their 13 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Luton Town 6 3 1 2 8 10 10
Braintree Town 6 0 2 4 4 10 2

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Braintree Town have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Luton Town may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Luton Town Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Braintree Town Not won in previous 3 away matches.
No win in the 7 most recent games.

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