FM Preview: Bristol Rovers v Yeovil Town 14 Aug 2010

Last updated : 13 August 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bristol Rovers v Yeovil Town fixture

Bristol Rvs. prepare to entertain Yeovil Town at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 2 of the 6 previous games, with the Pirates winning just 1.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Memorial Stadium was less than a year ago, in October 2009, with Yeovil Town inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Pirates in a League One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 20 MarYeovil Town0 - 3Bristol Rvs.LGE1
2009/2010Sat 24 OctBristol Rvs.1-2Yeovil TownLGE1
2008/2009Tue 17 FebBristol Rvs.3 - 0Yeovil TownLGE1
2008/2009Sat 20 SepYeovil Town2 - 2Bristol Rvs.LGE1
2007/2008Sat 29 MarYeovil Town0 - 0Bristol Rvs.LGE1
2007/2008Sat 20 OctBristol Rvs.1 - 1Yeovil TownLGE1
2004/2005Sat 12 FebYeovil Town4 - 2Bristol Rvs.LGE2

Recent respective form guides

Bristol Rovers are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. While Pirates have scored 6, a worringly large 11 have been leaked at the other end.

Yeovil Town have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Glovers have hit 4 goals, 7 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 0 points from their 1 games thus far. Yeovil Town lie just outside the playoff positions in the Npower League One, picking up 3 from their 1 games so far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bristol Rvs.60153161
Yeovil Town6213657

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Pirates of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Yeovil Town, who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Bristol Rvs. Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Latest 5 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 8 most recent games.
Yeovil Town Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.