FM Preview: Carlisle United v Bristol Rovers 02 Apr 2010

Last updated : 01 April 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Carlisle United v Bristol Rovers fixture

Bristol Rvs. face a trip to Carlisle United at Brunton Park Stadium on Friday afternoon,

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in February 2009, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline 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:
2009/2010Sat 14 NovBristol Rvs.3 - 2Carlisle Utd.LGE1
2008/2009Sat 28 FebCarlisle Utd.1 - 1Bristol Rvs.LGE1
2008/2009Sat 09 AugBristol Rvs.2 - 3Carlisle Utd.LGE1
2007/2008Sat 29 DecBristol Rvs.3 - 0Carlisle Utd.LGE1
2007/2008Sat 22 SepCarlisle Utd.1 - 1Bristol Rvs.LGE1
2005/2006Sat 15 AprBristol Rvs.1 - 1Carlisle Utd.LGE2
2005/2006Sat 01 OctCarlisle Utd.1 - 3Bristol Rvs.LGE2

Recent respective form guides

Carlisle United are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Cumbrians in those games, with 6 conceded.

Bristol Rvs. have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Carlisle Utd.'s 48 points from 38 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position. Bristol Rvs. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League One, picking up 58 from their 38 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Carlisle Utd.62227108
Bristol Rvs.641112413

FootyMad's prediction ...

The away form of the Pirates has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Carlisle Utd.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Carlisle Utd. 9 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Bristol Rvs. 5 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.