FootyMAD's Oldham Athletic match preview

Last updated : 20 October 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bristol Rovers v Oldham Athletic fixture

Bristol Rvs. prepare to entertain Oldham Athletic at Memorial Stadium on Tuesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Pirates are clearly on top, having won 14 and lost only 3 of the 25 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Memorial Stadium was less than a year ago, in February 2008, the Pirates carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a League One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Tue 12 FebBristol Rvs.1-0Oldham Ath.LGE1
2007/2008Sat 25 AugOldham Ath.0 - 1Bristol Rvs.LGE1
2000/2001Mon 16 AprOldham Ath.1 - 0Bristol Rvs.LGE1
2000/2001Sat 28 OctBristol Rvs.0 - 2Oldham Ath.LGE1
1999/2000Sat 26 FebOldham Ath.1 - 4Bristol Rvs.LGE1
1999/2000Sat 18 SepBristol Rvs.3 - 2Oldham Ath.LGE1
1998/1999Tue 13 AprOldham Ath.2 - 1Bristol Rvs.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Bristol Rovers have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 11 to 10.

Oldham Ath. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Latics's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 11.

Bristol Rvs. see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 14 points from their 12 games played so far, Oldham Ath. are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 22 points from 11 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bristol Rvs.6231769
Oldham Ath.62311289

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your FootyMad panel thinks that Bristol Rvs.'s indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against Oldham Ath.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Bristol Rvs. Unbeaten run of 5 matches.
Oldham Ath. Not won in previous 2 away matches.