FootyMAD's Millwall match preview

Last updated : 17 April 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bristol Rovers v Millwall fixture

Bristol Rvs. prepare to entertain Millwall at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Pirates are clearly on top, having won 22 and lost only 7 of the 38 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Memorial Stadium was just last season, in November 2007, the Pirates carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a League One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 06 DecMillwall3 - 2Bristol Rvs.LGE1
2007/2008Sat 01 MarMillwall0 - 1Bristol Rvs.LGE1
2007/2008Sat 17 NovBristol Rvs.2-1MillwallLGE1
2005/2006Tue 23 AugMillwall2 - 0Bristol Rvs.LGEC
2000/2001Sat 03 FebMillwall3 - 0Bristol Rvs.LGE1
2000/2001Wed 22 NovBristol Rvs.1 - 2MillwallLGE1
1999/2000Sat 25 MarMillwall3 - 0Bristol Rvs.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Bristol Rovers have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Millwall however, is much more impressive, with a marvellous return of five wins and one defeat from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 8 goals for the The Lions, and 6 goals against.

Bristol Rvs.'s 57 points from 42 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position. Millwall are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 79 points from 43 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bristol Rvs.6204576
Millwall64029612

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Pirates of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Millwall, who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Bristol Rvs. 5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Millwall 8 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 15 outings ago.