FM Preview: Brighton & Hove Albion v Bristol Rovers 20 Nov 2010

Last updated : 19 November 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Brighton & Hove Albion v Bristol Rovers fixture

Brighton & HA prepare to entertain Bristol Rovers at Withdean Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Seagulls are clearly on top, having won 31 and lost only 12 of the 53 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Withdean Stadium was less than a year ago, in April 2010, the Seagulls carving out a narrow 2-1 victory 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:
2009/2010Sat 24 AprBrighton & HA2-1Bristol Rvs.LGE1
2009/2010Sat 26 SepBristol Rvs.1 - 1Brighton & HALGE1
2008/2009Tue 21 AprBristol Rvs.1 - 2Brighton & HALGE1
2008/2009Sat 16 AugBrighton & HA1 - 1Bristol Rvs.LGE1
2007/2008Sat 26 AprBristol Rvs.0 - 2Brighton & HALGE1
2007/2008Sat 06 OctBrighton & HA0 - 0Bristol Rvs.LGE1
2004/2005Tue 24 AugBrighton & HA1 - 2Bristol Rvs.LGEC

Recent respective form guides

Brighton & Hove Albion are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, The Seagulls have scored 9 and conceded 2 during this period.

Bristol Rvs. have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. A generous 12 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Brighton & HA are leading the way in the Npower League One, with their 16 games giving them a return of 34 points. Bristol Rvs. see themselves just below half way in the Npower League One, showing a record of 20 points from their 16 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Brighton & HA632111511
Bristol Rvs.612311145

FootyMad's prediction ...

Brighton & HA may be coming up against a decent side in Bristol Rvs., but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Seagulls. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Brighton & HA Unbeaten in the last 7 home games.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Bristol Rvs. 4 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.