This week FootyMad's match preview focuses on the game between Torquay United and Altrincham at 15:00 on Saturday, 14th February 2009 in the (Conference) Premier.

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History of the Torquay United v Altrincham fixture

Altrincham face a trip to Torquay United at Plainmoor on Saturday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. The only previous meeting between the two sides yielded a draw.

The only previous meeting between Torquay Utd. and Altrincham at was less than a year ago, in February 2008, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline 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:
2007/2008Sat 29 MarAltrincham1 - 1Torquay Utd.CONF
2007/2008Tue 26 FebTorquay Utd.1 - 1AltrinchamCONF

Recent respective form guides

Torquay United have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, Only 3 goals have been registered in this time, with 5 in the wrong end.

Altrincham have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. While the Robins have hit 6 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Torquay Utd. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Blue Square (Conference) Premier, picking up 49 points from their 28 games so far. Altrincham see themselves just below half way in the Blue Square (Conference) Premier, showing a record of 40 points from their 29 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Torquay Utd.6213477
Altrincham63216411

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Altrincham only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at Plainmoor will be a good result. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Torquay Utd. Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Altrincham Not won in previous 2 away matches.
4 games since last defeat.