FootyMAD's Grimsby Town match preview

Last updated : 09 February 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Grimsby Town v Bristol Rovers fixture

Bristol Rvs. face a trip to Grimsby Town at Blundell Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 19 games played, Pirates have recorded 6 wins, and Grimsby Town have come away with 7 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in December 2005, with Bristol Rvs. inflicting a narrow 0 - 1 defeat upon the Mighty Mariners 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:
2006/2007Sat 12 AugBristol Rvs.1 - 0Grimsby TownLGE2
2005/2006Sat 10 DecGrimsby Town0 - 1Bristol Rvs.LGE2
2005/2006Sat 05 NovGrimsby Town1 - 2Bristol Rvs.FAC
2005/2006Tue 09 AugBristol Rvs.1 - 2Grimsby TownLGE2
2004/2005Sat 05 FebBristol Rvs.3 - 0Grimsby TownLGE2
2004/2005Sat 16 OctGrimsby Town0 - 0Bristol Rvs.LGE2
1997/1998Mon 13 AprGrimsby Town1 - 2Bristol Rvs.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Grimsby Town have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The Mighty Mariners's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Bristol Rvs. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. These low-scoring games have seen just 5 goals scored and conceded.

Grimsby Town are currently lying in 19th place in Coca-Cola League Two having mustered a points tally of 32 from their 31 matches played. Bristol Rvs. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League Two, picking up 43 from their 30 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Grimsby Town61057133
Bristol Rvs.63126510

FootyMad's prediction ...

The away form of the Pirates has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Grimsby Town. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Grimsby Town Been beaten in each of their previous 3 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 14 .
Bristol Rvs. 4 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.