FootyMAD's Torquay United match preview

Last updated : 15 March 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Bristol Rovers v Torquay United fixture

Bristol Rvs. prepare to entertain Torquay United at Memorial Stadium on Tuesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Pirates are clearly on top, having won 20 and lost only 5 of the 31 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Memorial Stadium was just last season, in January 2003, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League Division Three match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Tue 16 SepTorquay Utd.2 - 1Bristol Rvs.LD3
2002/2003Tue 14 JanBristol Rvs.1-1Torquay Utd.LD3
2002/2003Sat 10 AugTorquay Utd.2 - 1Bristol Rvs.LD3
2001/2002Sat 19 JanTorquay Utd.2 - 1Bristol Rvs.LD3
2001/2002Sat 11 AugBristol Rvs.1 - 0Torquay Utd.LD3
2000/2001Sat 09 DecTorquay Utd.0 - 2Bristol Rvs.AM
1990/1991Tue 04 SepTorquay Utd.1 - 1Bristol Rvs.LC

Recent respective form guides

Bristol Rovers have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 in the wrong end.

The away form of Torquay Utd. however, is much more impressive, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. Just 6 goals have scored in these games, though to be fair only a measly 3 have been let in at the wrong end.

Bristol Rvs. are currently lying in 20th place in Nationwide League Division Three having mustered a points tally of 40 from their 36 matches played. Torquay Utd. are just outside the promotion places, in 5th, having taken 62 points from 35 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bristol Rvs.60425114
Torquay Utd.64118213

FootyMad's prediction ...

Bristol Rvs. are not in a rich vein of form at the moment, and your Madmen see things getting no better with Torquay Utd. running out comfortable winners. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Bristol Rvs. Drawn last 3 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Not won in the 8 most recent games.
Torquay Utd. Undefeated in last 4 away games.
6 games since last defeat.