FootyMAD's Yeovil Town match preview

Last updated : 19 September 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Yeovil Town v Bristol Rovers fixture

Bristol Rvs. face a trip to Yeovil Town at Huish Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. Most of the previous meetings have ended up in defeat for the Pirates.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2008, when they played out a goalless draw 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:
2007/2008Sat 29 MarYeovil Town0 - 0Bristol Rvs.LGE1
2007/2008Sat 20 OctBristol Rvs.1 - 1Yeovil TownLGE1
2004/2005Sat 12 FebYeovil Town4 - 2Bristol Rvs.LGE2
2004/2005Tue 19 OctBristol Rvs.2 - 2Yeovil TownLGE2
2003/2004Sat 13 MarYeovil Town4 - 0Bristol Rvs.LGE2
2003/2004Sat 13 DecBristol Rvs.0 - 1Yeovil TownLGE2
2001/2002Wed 31 OctBristol Rvs.1 - 1Yeovil TownASSM

Recent respective form guides

Yeovil Town will be hoping to improve on their poor home form, collecting just 4 draws from the last six contests. Glovers have conceded a disappointing 7 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 3 of their own chances.

The away form of Bristol Rvs. is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Pirates have hit 8 goals, 14 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Yeovil Town are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 6 points from 6 matches. Bristol Rvs. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 5 points from their 7 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Yeovil Town60336163
Bristol Rvs.611414164

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Glovers, as the Pirates have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Yeovil Town Drawn last 3 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 6 home matches.
Not won in the 6 most recent games.
Bristol Rvs. Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 7 away matches.
An overall losing run of 4 games.
No win in the 5 most recent games.