FootyMAD's Hartlepool United match preview

Last updated : 19 February 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Hartlepool United v Huddersfield Town fixture

Huddersfield face a trip to Hartlepool United at Victoria Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 14 games played, Terriers have recorded 5 wins, and Hartlepool U. have come away with 6 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in October 2008, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 5 - 3 thriller, in a League One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 21 NovHuddersfield2 - 1Hartlepool U.LGE1
2008/2009Tue 03 FebHuddersfield1 - 1Hartlepool U.LGE1
2008/2009Tue 21 OctHartlepool U.5 - 3HuddersfieldLGE1
2007/2008Tue 11 MarHartlepool U.2 - 1HuddersfieldLGE1
2007/2008Tue 06 NovHuddersfield2 - 0Hartlepool U.LGE1
2005/2006Fri 10 MarHartlepool U.3 - 1HuddersfieldLGE1
2005/2006Sat 27 AugHuddersfield2 - 1Hartlepool U.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Hartlepool United have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. The Pools's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

The away form of Huddersfield however, is much more impressive, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Hartlepool U. find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 32 points from their 30 matches. Huddersfield lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League One, picking up 51 from their 30 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hartlepool U.60245142
Huddersfield62406410

FootyMad's prediction ...

Terriers have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from Victoria Park with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Hartlepool U. Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 6 most recent games.
Huddersfield Undefeated in last 3 away games.
8 games since last defeat.