FootyMAD's Hereford United match preview

Last updated : 25 December 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Hereford United v Bristol Rovers fixture

Bristol Rvs. travel to take on Hereford United at Edgar Street at lunchtime on Tuesday, looking to break their duck against the hosts. Half the previous contests have ended with a drawn game, but unfortunately the other half have ended in a defeat for the Pirates.

The last time the two teams met at Hereford Utd. was well over fifteen years ago, back in August 1987, with Hereford Utd. running out comfortable 2 - 0 winners in a League Cup match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Wed 27 SepBristol Rvs.2 - 1Hereford Utd.LGE2
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

Recent respective form guides

Hereford United have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Bulls in those games, with 2 conceded.

The Pirates have had a decent run of form away from home recently, picking up four victories from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 9 goals for the Pirates, and 3 goals against.

Hereford Utd.'s 32 points from 23 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position. Bristol Rvs.'s 31 points from 23 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hereford Utd.6231759
Bristol Rvs.6213767

FootyMad's prediction ...

An interesting game for the Pirates to play at the moment, and one from which I believe will see Bristol Rvs. take away one point. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Hereford Utd. Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Bristol Rvs. 10 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.