FootyMAD's Boston United match preview

Last updated : 14 October 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Boston United v Bristol Rovers fixture

Bristol Rvs. face a trip to Boston United at York Street Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. While the majority of previous matches have ended up drawn, a win has yet to be registered by Pirates.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in October 2004, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw 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:
2004/2005Sat 19 FebBristol Rvs.1 - 1Boston Utd.LGE2
2004/2005Sat 30 OctBoston Utd.2 - 2Bristol Rvs.LGE2
2003/2004Sat 20 MarBoston Utd.1 - 0Bristol Rvs.LGE2
2003/2004Sat 13 SepBristol Rvs.2 - 0Boston Utd.LGE2
2002/2003Sat 25 JanBoston Utd.0 - 0Bristol Rvs.LGE2
2002/2003Sat 28 DecBristol Rvs.1 - 1Boston Utd.LGE2
2002/2003Tue 20 AugBristol Rvs.0 - 2Boston Utd.LGEC

Recent respective form guides

Boston United haven't lost in their last six home matches, but have drawn four of them. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 10 to 8.

Bristol Rvs. have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. While the Pirates have hit 6 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Boston Utd. see themselves just below half way in the Coca Cola League Two, showing a record of 16 points from their 13 games played so far, Bristol Rvs. see themselves just below half way in the Coca Cola League Two, showing a record of 16 points from their 13 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Boston Utd.63308512
Bristol Rvs.6222578

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Pilgrims, as the Pirates have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Boston Utd. Unbeaten in the last 9 home games.
Unbeaten run of 7 matches.
Bristol Rvs. 8 games since last away draw.