FootyMAD's Bristol Rovers match preview

Last updated : 26 August 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Notts. County v Bristol Rovers fixture

Notts. County prepare to entertain Bristol Rovers at Meadow Lane on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Magpies are clearly on top, having won 22 and lost only 7 of the 38 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Meadow Lane was less than a year ago, in March 2005, with Bristol Rvs. inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Magpies in a League Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 26 MarNotts. County1-2Bristol Rvs.LGE2
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

Recent respective form guides

Notts. County have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 6.

Bristol Rvs. have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Pirates have hit 6 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Notts. County are just outside the promotion places, in 5th, having taken 8 points from 4 games. Bristol Rvs. find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 4 points from their 4 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Notts. County6231559
Bristol Rvs.62138107

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but I think that Magpies's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Bristol Rvs.. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Notts. County4 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Bristol Rvs.Last drawn game 5 outings ago.