FootyMAD's Milton Keynes Dons match preview

Last updated : 25 December 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bristol Rovers v Milton Keynes Dons fixture

Bristol Rvs. prepare to entertain Milton Keynes Dons at Memorial Stadium at lunchtime on Friday, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. Each of the previous meetings has been drawn by the Pirates.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Memorial Stadium was two seasons ago, in February 2007, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 17 FebBristol Rvs.1-1Milton KeynesLGE2
2006/2007Sat 19 AugMilton Keynes2 - 0Bristol Rvs.LGE2
1983/1984Sat 17 MarBristol Rvs.1 - 1WimbledonLGE1
1983/1984Sat 08 OctWimbledon1 - 1Bristol Rvs.LGE1
1981/1982Sat 20 FebWimbledon1 - 0Bristol Rvs.LGE1
1981/1982Tue 29 SepBristol Rvs.2 - 2WimbledonLGE1
1967/1968Sat 06 JanWimbledon0 - 4Bristol Rvs.FAC

Recent respective form guides

Bristol Rovers have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 13 goals have been scored by the Pirates in those games, with 7 conceded.

Milton Keynes's away form is equally impressive, remaining unbeaten in their last six, winning five and drawing the one. These six games have produced a glut of goals, with the The Dons scoring 18 and conceding 6.

Bristol Rvs. see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 25 points from their 21 games played so far, Milton Keynes are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola League One, and have accumulated 43 points from the 21 games they have played so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bristol Rvs.61239115
Milton Keynes650116615

FootyMad's prediction ...

Bristol Rvs. may be in prime form at home, but the quality of the opposition suggests to me that Milton Keynes are going to come away with all the points in this one. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Bristol Rvs. Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Milton Keynes 4 successive away victories.
5 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 12 outings ago.