FootyMAD's Brighton & Hove Albion match preview

Last updated : 02 March 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bristol Rovers v Brighton & Hove Albion fixture

Bristol Rvs. prepare to entertain Brighton & Hove Albion at Memorial Stadium on Tuesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 52 games played, Pirates have recorded 24 wins, and Brighton & HA have come away with 15 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Memorial Stadium was less than a year ago, in April 2008, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners 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 16 AugBrighton & HA1 - 1Bristol Rvs.LGE1
2007/2008Sat 26 AprBristol Rvs.0-2Brighton & HALGE1
2007/2008Sat 06 OctBrighton & HA0 - 0Bristol Rvs.LGE1
2004/2005Tue 24 AugBrighton & HA1 - 2Bristol Rvs.LGEC
2003/2004Tue 12 AugBristol Rvs.0 - 1Brighton & HALGEC
1995/1996Sat 06 AprBristol Rvs.1 - 0Brighton & HALGE1
1995/1996Sat 28 OctBrighton & HA2 - 0Bristol Rvs.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Bristol Rovers have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Pirates in those games, with 5 conceded.

Brighton & HA have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The Seagulls's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 6 goals for and 4 against.

Bristol Rvs. see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 43 points from their 32 games played so far, Brighton & HA are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 32 points from their 32 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bristol Rvs.63128310
Brighton & HA61235125

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but I think that Pirates's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Brighton & HA. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Bristol Rvs. 4 games since last home draw.
Brighton & HA Undefeated in last 5 away games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.