FootyMAD's Millwall match preview

Last updated : 04 September 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 23 and lost only 7 of the 39 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Memorial Stadium was less than a year ago, in April 2009, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 4-2 thriller, 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:
2008/2009Sat 18 AprBristol Rvs.4-2MillwallLGE1
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

Recent respective form guides

Bristol Rovers are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. A total of 13 goals have been scored by the Pirates in those games, with 8 conceded.

The away form of Millwall is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. The Lions have conceded 9 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Bristol Rvs. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League One, picking up 9 points from their 5 games so far. Millwall's 7 points from 5 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bristol Rvs.63127610
Millwall6132466

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Millwall is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Pirates in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Bristol Rvs. 11 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Millwall Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 8 away matches.
No win in the 4 most recent games.