FootyMAD's Torquay United preview

Last updated : 29 January 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Mansfield Town v Torquay United fixture

Mansfield Town prepare to entertain Torquay United at Field Mill on Tuesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Stags are clearly on top, having won 20 and lost only 4 of the 31 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Field Mill was just last season, in August 2005, with Mansfield Town running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a League Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 16 SepTorquay Utd.1 - 0Mansfield TownLGE2
2005/2006Sat 25 FebTorquay Utd.0 - 2Mansfield TownLGE2
2005/2006Sat 13 AugMansfield Town3-0Torquay Utd.LGE2
2003/2004Tue 30 MarMansfield Town2 - 1Torquay Utd.LGE2
2003/2004Tue 21 OctTorquay Utd.1 - 0Mansfield TownLGE2
2001/2002Sat 23 MarTorquay Utd.0 - 0Mansfield TownLGE2
2001/2002Tue 23 OctMansfield Town2 - 0Torquay Utd.LGE2

Recent respective form guides

Mansfield Town have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 in the wrong end.

The away form of Torquay Utd. is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Gulls have hit 7 goals, 15 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Mansfield Town find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 34 points from their 28 matches. Torquay Utd. find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 29 games have yielded only 24 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Mansfield Town631210710
Torquay Utd.61148124

FootyMad's prediction ...

Mansfield Town are not exactly setting the world alight at Field Mill at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Torquay Utd. in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Mansfield Town5 games since last home draw.
Torquay Utd.Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.