FootyMAD's Torquay United match preview

Last updated : 31 December 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bristol Rovers v Torquay United fixture

Bristol Rvs. prepare to entertain Torquay United at Memorial Stadium on Monday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Pirates are clearly on top, having won 21 and lost only 6 of the 34 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.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Tue 17 OctBristol Rvs.1-0Torquay Utd.ASSM
2006/2007Wed 13 SepTorquay Utd.0 - 0Bristol Rvs.LGE2
2005/2006Sat 17 DecBristol Rvs.0 - 1Torquay Utd.LGE2
2005/2006Sat 20 AugTorquay Utd.2 - 3Bristol Rvs.LGE2
2003/2004Tue 16 MarBristol Rvs.2 - 2Torquay Utd.LGE2
2003/2004Tue 16 SepTorquay Utd.2 - 1Bristol Rvs.LGE2
2002/2003Tue 14 JanBristol Rvs.1 - 1Torquay Utd.LGE2

Recent respective form guides

Bristol Rovers have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Pirates in those games, with 3 conceded.

In complete contrast to Bristol Rvs., Torquay Utd. are having a torrid time on their travels, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Gulls have hit 5 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Bristol Rvs. see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League Two, showing a record of 33 points from their 25 games played so far, Torquay Utd. find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 25 games have yielded only 20 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bristol Rvs.6222868
Torquay Utd.6114384

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Bristol Rvs. fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Pirates. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Bristol Rvs. Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Torquay Utd. An overall losing run of 4 games.
No win in the 4 most recent games.