FootyMAD's Hereford United match preview

Last updated : 26 September 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bristol Rovers v Hereford United fixture

Bristol Rvs. play host to Hereford United at Memorial Stadium on Wednesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 4 games played, Pirates have recorded 2 wins, and Hereford Utd. have come away with 1 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Bristol Rvs. was well over fifteen years ago, back in August 1987, the Pirates carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a League Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
1987/1988Wed 26 AugHereford Utd.2 - 0Bristol Rvs.LGEC
1987/1988Wed 19 AugBristol Rvs.1-0Hereford Utd.LGEC
1978/1979Wed 16 AugHereford Utd.4 - 0Bristol Rvs.LGEC
1978/1979Sat 12 AugBristol Rvs.2 - 1Hereford Utd.LGEC
1976/1977Mon 11 AprHereford Utd.1 - 1Bristol Rvs.CHMP
1976/1977Sat 13 NovBristol Rvs.2 - 3Hereford Utd.CHMP
1973/1974Wed 24 OctHereford Utd.0 - 0Bristol Rvs.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Bristol Rovers are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. These low-scoring games have seen just 5 goals scored and conceded.

Hereford Utd. have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Bulls have hit 5 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Bristol Rvs. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 9 points from 10 matches. Hereford Utd.'s 13 points from 10 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bristol Rvs.6132456
Hereford Utd.61145114

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Bristol Rvs. only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Bristol Rvs. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Hereford Utd. Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.