FootyMAD's Peterborough United match preview

Last updated : 24 February 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Peterborough United v Bristol Rovers fixture

Bristol Rvs. face a trip to Peterborough United at London Road Ground on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 13 games played, Pirates have recorded 2 wins, and Peterborough have come away with 5 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, the Posh carving out a narrow 2 - 1 victory in an (Associate Members) match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Tue 18 OctPeterborough2 - 1Bristol Rvs.ASSM
2005/2006Sat 13 AugBristol Rvs.2 - 3PeterboroughLGE2
2000/2001Wed 11 AprBristol Rvs.1 - 2PeterboroughLGE1
2000/2001Sun 20 AugPeterborough2 - 2Bristol Rvs.LGE1
1996/1997Sat 29 MarPeterborough1 - 2Bristol Rvs.LGE1
1996/1997Sat 17 AugBristol Rvs.1 - 0PeterboroughLGE1
1995/1996Sat 20 AprPeterborough0 - 0Bristol Rvs.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Peterborough United are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, The Posh have scored 10 and conceded 3 during this period.

The Pirates have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The Pirates's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 11 goals for and 9 against.

Peterborough's total of 52 points from their 34 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca Cola League Two. Bristol Rvs. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca Cola League Two, picking up 47 from their 34 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Peterborough64119613
Bristol Rvs.6132786

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Peterborough is likely to be a very close encounter, but one that the Madmen sees going the way of the home team. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Peterborough Unbeaten in the last 14 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Bristol Rvs. Not won in previous 2 away matches.
No win in the 3 most recent games.