FM Preview: Peterborough United v Bristol Rovers 07 Aug 2010

Last updated : 06 August 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Peterborough United v Bristol Rovers fixture

Peterborough prepare to entertain Bristol Rovers at London Road Ground on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 17 games played, Posh have recorded 7 wins, and Bristol Rvs. have come away with 4 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at London Road Ground was two seasons ago, in September 2008, as the Posh squeezed past their rivals by a scoreline of 5-4 in a League One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 21 MarBristol Rvs.0 - 1PeterboroughLGE1
2008/2009Sat 06 SepPeterborough5-4Bristol Rvs.LGE1
2006/2007Sat 03 FebBristol Rvs.3 - 2PeterboroughLGE2
2006/2007Wed 29 NovBristol Rvs.1 - 0PeterboroughASSM
2006/2007Sat 05 AugPeterborough4 - 1Bristol Rvs.LGE2
2005/2006Sat 25 FebPeterborough1 - 2Bristol Rvs.LGE2
2005/2006Tue 18 OctPeterborough2 - 1Bristol Rvs.ASSM

Recent respective form guides

Peterborough United's woeful home form means they have chalked up just a single victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. While Posh have scored 5, a worringly large 9 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Bristol Rvs. is pretty dire, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. While the Pirates have hit 7 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.



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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Peterborough61147154
Bristol Rvs.60154141

FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at London Road Ground for the Posh and the Madmen are unable to see past Bristol Rvs. claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics:
Peterborough Been beaten in each of their previous 5 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 5 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Bristol Rvs. Lost each of the previous 4 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
An overall losing run of 3 games.
No win in the 6 most recent games.