FootyMAD's Oldham Athletic match preview

Last updated : 31 December 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Oldham Athletic v Nottingham Forest fixture

Nottm. Forest face a trip to Oldham Athletic at Boundary Park on Monday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Forest will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 13 and win only 4 of the 21 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in February 2006, with Oldham Ath. running out comfortable 3 - 0 winners in a League One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Tue 12 SepNottm. Forest0 - 2Oldham Ath.LGE1
2005/2006Wed 15 FebOldham Ath.3 - 0Nottm. ForestLGE1
2005/2006Sat 14 JanNottm. Forest3 - 0Oldham Ath.LGE1
1992/1993Sat 30 JanNottm. Forest2 - 0Oldham Ath.PREM
1992/1993Sat 22 AugOldham Ath.5 - 3Nottm. ForestPREM
1991/1992Sat 28 DecOldham Ath.2 - 1Nottm. ForestPREM
1991/1992Sat 31 AugNottm. Forest3 - 1Oldham Ath.PREM

Recent respective form guides

Oldham Athletic have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. The Latics have scored 10 and conceded 2 during this period.

Nottm. Forest have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Forest's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 6 against.

Oldham Ath. are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 45 points from 25 games. Nottm. Forest are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola League One, and have accumulated 48 points from the 25 games they have played so far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Oldham Ath.641112513
Nottm. Forest631211610

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nottm. Forest have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Oldham Ath. may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Oldham Ath. Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Nottm. Forest 4 games since last away draw.