FootyMAD's Bristol Rovers match preview

Last updated : 04 August 2006 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 14 games played, Posh have recorded 5 wins, and Bristol Rvs. have come away with 3 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at London Road Ground was less than a year ago, in February 2006, with Bristol Rvs. inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Posh 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:
2005/2006Sat 25 FebPeterborough1-2Bristol Rvs.LGE2
2005/2006Tue 18 OctPeterborough2 - 1Bristol Rvs.ASSM
2005/2006Sat 13 AugBristol Rvs.2 - 3PeterboroughLGE2
2000/2001Wed 11 AprBristol Rvs.1 - 2PeterboroughLGE1
2000/2001Sun 20 AugPeterborough2 - 2Bristol Rvs.LGE1
1996/1997Sat 29 MarPeterborough1 - 2Bristol Rvs.LGE1
1996/1997Sat 17 AugBristol Rvs.1 - 0PeterboroughLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Peterborough United have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Posh's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Bristol Rvs. have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 leaked at the wrong end.



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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Peterborough6204796
Bristol Rvs.6114694

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Peterborough only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Peterborough 5 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Bristol Rvs. Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.