FootyMad attempt to assist you with their form guide as Hartlepool United take on Oldham Athletic in a League One match on Monday, 28th December 2009 at 15:00.

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History of the Hartlepool United v Oldham Athletic fixture

Hartlepool U. prepare to entertain Oldham Athletic at Victoria Park on Monday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 29 games played, Pools have recorded 12 wins, and Oldham Ath. have come away with 8 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Victoria Park was just last season, in September 2008, when they fought out a thrilling high-scoring 3-3 draw 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:
2009/2010Fri 04 SepOldham Ath.0 - 3Hartlepool U.LGE1
2008/2009Mon 12 JanOldham Ath.2 - 1Hartlepool U.LGE1
2008/2009Sat 20 SepHartlepool U.3-3Oldham Ath.LGE1
2007/2008Tue 04 MarOldham Ath.0 - 1Hartlepool U.LGE1
2007/2008Sat 01 SepHartlepool U.4 - 1Oldham Ath.LGE1
2005/2006Fri 31 MarHartlepool U.1 - 1Oldham Ath.LGE1
2005/2006Sat 31 DecOldham Ath.2 - 1Hartlepool U.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Hartlepool United have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 5.

Oldham Ath. have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Latics have hit 4 goals, 8 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Hartlepool U. see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 27 points from their 23 games played so far, Oldham Ath. find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 25 points from their 22 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hartlepool U.611410134
Oldham Ath.61236115

FootyMad's prediction ...

None of the two sides are showing much worthwhile form at present, so the Madmen can look no further than a single point for the Pools. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Hartlepool U. Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Oldham Ath. Not won in previous 4 away matches.