FootyMAD's Bury match preview

Last updated : 03 February 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bristol Rovers v Bury fixture

Bristol Rvs. prepare to entertain Bury at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Pirates are clearly on top, having won 11 and lost only 4 of the 19 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Memorial Stadium was just last season, in August 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:
2005/2006Tue 27 SepBury1 - 0Bristol Rvs.LGE2
2004/2005Sat 12 MarBury1 - 1Bristol Rvs.LGE2
2004/2005Tue 10 AugBristol Rvs.2-2BuryLGE2
2003/2004Sat 24 AprBury0 - 0Bristol Rvs.LGE2
2003/2004Sat 15 NovBristol Rvs.1 - 2BuryLGE2
2002/2003Tue 04 MarBury0 - 1Bristol Rvs.LGE2
2002/2003Tue 17 SepBristol Rvs.2 - 1BuryLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Bristol Rovers have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Pirates's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

The away form of Bury is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the The Shakers have hit 4 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Bristol Rvs.'s 42 points from 30 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position. Bury are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 30 points from 27 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bristol Rvs.6312121110
Bury61056173

FootyMad's prediction ...

The current home form displayed by Bristol Rvs. is obviously none too clever, but, with the current standing of Bury, I firmly believe this match can only produce a victory for the Pirates. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Bristol Rvs. Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Bury Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.