FM Preview: Bristol Rovers v Milton Keynes Dons 02 Feb 2011

Last updated : 01 February 2011 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bristol Rovers v Milton Keynes Dons fixture

Bristol Rvs. prepare to entertain Milton Keynes Dons at Memorial Stadium on Wednesday evening, hoping to improve on a record of draws against their opponents.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Memorial Stadium was less than a year ago, in April 2010, the Pirates carving out a narrow 1-0 victory 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:
2010/2011Sat 01 JanMilton Keynes2 - 0Bristol Rvs.LGE1
2009/2010Mon 05 AprBristol Rvs.1-0Milton KeynesLGE1
2009/2010Sat 31 OctMilton Keynes2 - 1Bristol Rvs.LGE1
2008/2009Mon 13 AprMilton Keynes2 - 1Bristol Rvs.LGE1
2008/2009Fri 26 DecBristol Rvs.1 - 2Milton KeynesLGE1
2006/2007Sat 17 FebBristol Rvs.1 - 1Milton KeynesLGE2
2006/2007Sat 19 AugMilton Keynes2 - 0Bristol Rvs.LGE2

Recent respective form guides

Bristol Rovers have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. The Pirates's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 11.

Milton Keynes's away form is none too clever either, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the The Dons have hit 5 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Bristol Rvs. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Npower League One with a return of just 27 points from their 26 games thus far. Milton Keynes's total of 40 points from their 27 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Npower League One.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bristol Rvs.61238165
Milton Keynes6222778

FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Memorial Stadium for the Pirates and the Madmen are unable to see past Milton Keynes claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics:
Bristol Rvs. Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Milton Keynes Undefeated in last 3 away games.