FootyMAD's Bristol Rovers match preview

Last updated : 28 December 2004 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Cheltenham Town v Bristol Rovers fixture

Cheltenham T. prepare to entertain Bristol Rovers at Whaddon Road on Wednesday evening, hoping to break their duck against the visitors. Out of their two previous meetings, the Robins have drawn one game and lost the other.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Whaddon Road was less than a year ago, in April 2004, with Bristol Rvs. inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Robins in a League Division Three match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 03 AprCheltenham T.1-2Bristol Rvs.LGE2
2003/2004Sat 27 SepBristol Rvs.2 - 0Cheltenham T.LGE2
2001/2002Tue 05 MarBristol Rvs.1 - 2Cheltenham T.LGE2
2001/2002Tue 06 NovCheltenham T.0 - 0Bristol Rvs.LGE2

Recent respective form guides

Cheltenham Town have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Bristol Rvs. is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. Pirates have conceded 5 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

Cheltenham T.'s 32 points from 23 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position. Bristol Rvs. see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League Two, showing a record of 31 points from their 23 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cheltenham T.6222678
Bristol Rvs.6231639

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Cheltenham T. 5 games since last home draw.
Bristol Rvs. Not won in previous 11 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 3 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.