FootyMAD's Bristol Rovers match preview

Last updated : 25 March 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Notts. County v Bristol Rovers fixture

Notts. County play host to Bristol Rovers at Meadow Lane at lunchtime on Saturday, looking to continue an impressive record. The Magpies are clearly on top, having won 22 and lost only 6 of the 37 games.

The last time the two teams met at Notts. County was just over four years ago, in September 2000, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League Division Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 14 AugBristol Rvs.2 - 1Notts. CountyLGE2
2000/2001Sat 10 FebBristol Rvs.0 - 0Notts. CountyLGE1
2000/2001Sat 09 SepNotts. County1-1Bristol Rvs.LGE1
1999/2000Sat 23 OctBristol Rvs.0 - 1Notts. CountyLGE1
1999/2000Sat 25 SepNotts. County0 - 2Bristol Rvs.LGE1
1998/1999Sat 27 MarBristol Rvs.1 - 1Notts. CountyLGE1
1998/1999Sat 24 OctNotts. County1 - 1Bristol Rvs.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Notts. County's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Magpies have conceded a disappointing 10 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 3 of their own chances.

The away form of Bristol Rvs. is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Pirates have hit 9 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Notts. County are currently lying in 19th place in Coca-Cola League Two having mustered a points tally of 43 from their 38 matches played. Bristol Rvs. find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 46 points from their 38 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Notts. County62137127
Bristol Rvs.60519105

FootyMad's prediction ...

Attention punters! I see this as an opportunity for the Magpies to get the show back on the road by taking all the three points available. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Notts. CountyLatest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Bristol Rvs.Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 6 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 4 games.
No win in the 9 most recent games.