FootyMAD's Tranmere Rovers match preview

Last updated : 04 April 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Tranmere Rovers v Bristol Rovers fixture

Bristol Rvs. face a trip to Tranmere Rovers at Prenton Park on Sunday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 5 of the 12 previous games, with the hosts winning just 3.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in January 2008, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 2 winners in a League One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 13 DecBristol Rvs.2 - 0Tranmere Rvs.LGE1
2007/2008Sat 23 FebBristol Rvs.1 - 1Tranmere Rvs.LGE1
2007/2008Fri 11 JanTranmere Rvs.0 - 2Bristol Rvs.LGE1
1992/1993Sat 20 FebBristol Rvs.1 - 0Tranmere Rvs.CHMP
1992/1993Fri 28 AugTranmere Rvs.2 - 1Bristol Rvs.CHMP
1991/1992Sat 11 JanBristol Rvs.1 - 0Tranmere Rvs.CHMP
1991/1992Fri 23 AugTranmere Rvs.2 - 2Bristol Rvs.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Tranmere Rovers are unbeaten in their last six home games, but have drawn three of them. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Rovers in those games, with 3 conceded.

Bristol Rvs.'s away form is equally impressive, with an unbeaten run in the last six, four of them victories. The Pirates have put away 14 chances in these games, a let in just 2.

Tranmere Rvs. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League One, picking up 63 points from their 40 games so far. Bristol Rvs. see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 54 points from their 39 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Tranmere Rvs.63218311
Bristol Rvs.631212410

FootyMad's prediction ...

Bristol Rvs. are certainly at their peak on the road, though your FootyMad panel sees this as a stern test, and one from which they may have to settle for a draw. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Tranmere Rvs. Won 3 successive home games.
4 games since last home draw.
Bristol Rvs. Undefeated in last 6 away games.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.