FootyMAD's Crewe Alexandra match preview

Last updated : 26 September 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bristol Rovers v Crewe Alexandra fixture

Bristol Rvs. prepare to entertain Crewe Alexandra at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon,

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Memorial Stadium was just last season, in August 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:
2007/2008Tue 29 JanCrewe Alex.1 - 1Bristol Rvs.LGE1
2007/2008Sat 18 AugBristol Rvs.1-1Crewe Alex.LGE1
1996/1997Sat 12 AprCrewe Alex.1 - 0Bristol Rvs.LGE1
1996/1997Fri 04 OctBristol Rvs.2 - 0Crewe Alex.LGE1
1995/1996Sat 09 MarCrewe Alex.1 - 2Bristol Rvs.LGE1
1995/1996Sat 23 DecBristol Rvs.1 - 2Crewe Alex.LGE1
1994/1995Wed 17 MayCrewe Alex.1 - 1Bristol Rvs.D2PO

Recent respective form guides

Bristol Rovers's dreadful home form has resulted in just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. The Pirates's have scored 10 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 11.

The away form of Crewe Alex. is pretty dire, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. While the The Railwaymen have hit 8 goals, 14 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Bristol Rvs. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 6 points from 8 matches. Crewe Alex. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 6 points from their 7 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bristol Rvs.602410172
Crewe Alex.620411136

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been a distinctly poor show from Bristol Rvs. at home in recent games, and, though I cannot see a run starting here, I do think the Pirates will at least gain a draw. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Bristol Rvs. 6 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 6 most recent games.
Crewe Alex. Lost each of the previous 5 away matches.
Not won in previous 5 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.