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

Bristol Rvs. face a trip to Peterborough United at London Road Ground on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 17 games played, Pirates have recorded 4 wins, and Peterborough have come away with 7 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was was two seasons ago, in September 2008, as the Posh edged out their past their rivals by a score of 5 - 4 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:
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 ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Pirates out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Peterborough. Away win

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.