FootyMAD's Shrewsbury Town match preview

Last updated : 01 March 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Shrewsbury Town v Bristol Rovers fixture

Bristol Rvs. face a trip to Shrewsbury Town at Gay Meadow on Friday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 27 games played, Pirates have recorded 9 wins, and Shrewsbury Tn. have come away with 13 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, with Bristol Rvs. inflicting a narrow 0 - 1 defeat upon the Shrews 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:
2006/2007Tue 30 JanShrewsbury Tn.0 - 1Bristol Rvs.ASSM
2006/2007Sat 26 AugBristol Rvs.1 - 0Shrewsbury Tn.LGE2
2005/2006Sat 18 MarShrewsbury Tn.1 - 0Bristol Rvs.LGE2
2005/2006Mon 26 DecBristol Rvs.2 - 1Shrewsbury Tn.LGE2
2004/2005Sat 01 JanShrewsbury Tn.2 - 0Bristol Rvs.LGE2
2004/2005Sat 04 SepBristol Rvs.0 - 0Shrewsbury Tn.LGE2
2002/2003Sat 08 MarBristol Rvs.0 - 0Shrewsbury Tn.LGE2

Recent respective form guides

Shrewsbury Town have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Shrews in those games, with 5 conceded.

Bristol Rvs. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Shrewsbury Tn.'s 47 points from 31 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position. Bristol Rvs. see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League Two, showing a record of 44 points from their 32 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Shrewsbury Tn.632110411
Bristol Rvs.6222998

FootyMad's prediction ...

Bristol Rvs. have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Shrewsbury Tn. may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Shrewsbury Tn. Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Bristol Rvs. Not won in previous 2 away matches.
4 games since last defeat.