FootyMAD's Carlisle United match preview

Last updated : 27 February 2009 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 Saturday afternoon,

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in September 2007, 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:
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
2004/2005Tue 23 NovCarlisle Utd.1 - 0Bristol Rvs.FAC
2004/2005Sat 13 NovBristol Rvs.1 - 1Carlisle Utd.FAC

Recent respective form guides

Carlisle United have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The Pirates have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The Pirates's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 5 against.

Carlisle Utd. find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 36 points from their 32 matches. Bristol Rvs. see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 42 points from their 31 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Carlisle Utd.6123685
Bristol Rvs.640210412

FootyMad's prediction ...

Bristol Rvs. are not doing too bad on their travels, and I think they should continue by carving out a narrow victory at Carlisle Utd.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Carlisle Utd. Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Bristol Rvs. 5 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.