FootyMAD's Peterborough United match preview

Last updated : 02 February 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bristol Rovers v Peterborough United fixture

Bristol Rvs. prepare to entertain Peterborough United at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Pirates are clearly on top, having won 9 and lost only 2 of the 15 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Memorial Stadium was earlier this season, the Pirates carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a (Associate Members) match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Wed 29 NovBristol Rvs.1-0PeterboroughASSM
2006/2007Sat 05 AugPeterborough4 - 1Bristol Rvs.LGE2
2005/2006Sat 25 FebPeterborough1 - 2Bristol Rvs.LGE2
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

Recent respective form guides

Bristol Rovers have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. These games have seen the Pirates score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 3.

The away form of Peterborough is pretty dire, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. Posh have conceded 8 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Bristol Rvs.'s 40 points from 28 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position. Peterborough's 39 points from 30 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bristol Rvs.64114113
Peterborough60244112

FootyMad's prediction ...

With the Pirates being in decent shape at home at the moment, I am pleased to predict that this match should result in nothing other than a comfortable home win. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Bristol Rvs. Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Peterborough Lost each of the previous 5 away matches.
Not won in previous 5 away matches.
No win in the 11 most recent games.