FootyMAD's Hartlepool United match preview

Last updated : 18 January 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Charlton Athletic v Hartlepool United fixture

Charlton Ath. play host to Hartlepool United at The Valley on Tuesday evening, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The Addicks won the only previous game contested between the two.

The only previous meeting between Charlton Ath. and Hartlepool U. at was just over four years ago, in September 2005, with Charlton Ath. running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a League Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 15 AugHartlepool U.0 - 2Charlton Ath.LGE1
2005/2006Tue 20 SepCharlton Ath.3-1Hartlepool U.LGEC

Recent respective form guides

Charlton Athletic are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 18 goals for the Addicks, with 10 goals against.

In complete contrast to Charlton Ath., Hartlepool U. are having a torrid time on their travels, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Pools have hit 11 goals, 14 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Charlton Ath. are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 51 points from 25 games. Hartlepool U.'s 30 points from 25 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Charlton Ath.633012912
Hartlepool U.62139137

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Charlton Ath. fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Addicks. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Charlton Ath. Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 10 matches.
Hartlepool U. Lost each of the previous 4 away matches.
Not won in previous 5 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.