FootyMAD's Chester City match preview

Last updated : 16 September 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Chester City v Bristol Rovers fixture

Bristol Rvs. face a trip to Chester City at The Saunders Honda Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve on a record of draws against their opponents.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2005, 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 16 AprChester City2 - 2Bristol Rvs.LGE2
2004/2005Tue 07 DecBristol Rvs.4 - 1Chester CityLGE2
1994/1995Sat 08 AprChester City0 - 0Bristol Rvs.LGE1
1994/1995Sat 31 DecBristol Rvs.3 - 0Chester CityLGE1
1989/1990Sat 07 AprBristol Rvs.2 - 1Chester CityLGE1
1989/1990Sat 28 OctChester City0 - 0Bristol Rvs.LGE1
1988/1989Sat 04 MarChester City0 - 2Bristol Rvs.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Chester City have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. The Blues's have scored 12 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 13.

Bristol Rvs.'s away form is none too clever either, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Pirates have hit 7 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Chester City are just outside the promotion places, in 5th, having taken 13 points from 8 games. Bristol Rvs. find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 9 points from their 8 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Chester City622211138
Bristol Rvs.6222798

FootyMad's prediction ...

Bristol Rvs. have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Chester City may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Chester City Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Bristol Rvs. 5 games since last away draw.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.