FootyMAD's Bristol Rovers match preview

Last updated : 02 March 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bristol Rovers v Brighton & Hove Albion fixture

Brighton & HA face a trip to Bristol Rovers at Memorial Stadium on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 52 games played, Seagulls have recorded 15 wins, and Bristol Rvs. have come away with 24 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2008, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 2 winners 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:
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
2003/2004Tue 12 AugBristol Rvs.0 - 1Brighton & HALGEC
1995/1996Sat 06 AprBristol Rvs.1 - 0Brighton & HALGE1
1995/1996Sat 28 OctBrighton & HA2 - 0Bristol Rvs.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Bristol Rovers have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Pirates in those games, with 5 conceded.

Brighton & HA have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The Seagulls's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 6 goals for and 4 against.

Bristol Rvs. see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 43 points from their 32 games played so far, Brighton & HA are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 32 points from their 32 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bristol Rvs.63128310
Brighton & HA61235125

FootyMad's prediction ...

Neither team is setting the world alight, and I think this game will result in a narrow home win for the Pirates. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Bristol Rvs. 4 games since last home draw.
Brighton & HA Undefeated in last 5 away games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.