FootyMAD's Walsall match preview

Last updated : 12 September 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bristol Rovers v Walsall fixture

Bristol Rvs. prepare to entertain Walsall at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Pirates are clearly on top, winning 53.33% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Memorial Stadium was less than a year ago, in January 2008, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Tue 15 AprWalsall0 - 1Bristol Rvs.LGE1
2007/2008Sat 19 JanBristol Rvs.1-1WalsallLGE1
2006/2007Sat 30 DecWalsall2 - 2Bristol Rvs.LGE2
2006/2007Sat 23 SepBristol Rvs.1 - 2WalsallLGE2
2000/2001Sat 28 AprWalsall2 - 1Bristol Rvs.LGE1
2000/2001Sat 11 NovBristol Rvs.0 - 0WalsallLGE1
1998/1999Sat 20 MarWalsall3 - 3Bristol Rvs.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Bristol Rovers's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 8.

Walsall's away form is none too clever either, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Saddlers have hit 4 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Bristol Rvs. see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 5 points from their 5 games played so far, Walsall's 7 points from 5 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bristol Rvs.612313135
Walsall621310107

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been a distinctly poor show from Bristol Rvs. at home in recent games, and, though I cannot see a run starting here, I do think the Pirates will at least gain a draw. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Bristol Rvs. 5 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Walsall Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.