FootyMAD's Rochdale match preview

Last updated : 08 September 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bristol Rovers v Rochdale fixture

Bristol Rvs. prepare to entertain Rochdale at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve on a record of draws against their opponents.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Memorial Stadium was less than a year ago, in November 2005, with Rochdale inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Pirates in a League Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 29 AprRochdale2 - 0Bristol Rvs.LGE2
2005/2006Sat 12 NovBristol Rvs.1-2RochdaleLGE2
2004/2005Sat 05 MarBristol Rvs.0 - 0RochdaleLGE2
2004/2005Sat 18 DecRochdale0 - 0Bristol Rvs.LGE2
2003/2004Sat 17 JanRochdale2 - 2Bristol Rvs.LGE2
2003/2004Sat 16 AugBristol Rvs.0 - 0RochdaleLGE2
2002/2003Tue 08 AprRochdale1 - 1Bristol Rvs.LGE2

Recent respective form guides

Bristol Rovers have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 7.

The away form of Rochdale is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Dale have hit 5 goals, 8 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Bristol Rvs. find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 6 points from their 6 matches. Rochdale are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League Two with a return of just 2 points from their 6 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bristol Rvs.6213577
Rochdale6024482

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but I think that Pirates's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Rochdale. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Bristol Rvs. Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Rochdale Not won in previous 9 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 9 most recent games.