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Last updated : 26 January 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bristol Rovers v Cheltenham Town fixture

Cheltenham T. face a trip to Bristol Rovers at Memorial Stadium on Tuesday evening,

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in February 2008, with Bristol Rvs. running out comfortable 2 - 0 winners in a League One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Tue 16 SepCheltenham T.2 - 1Bristol Rvs.LGE1
2007/2008Sat 15 MarCheltenham T.1 - 0Bristol Rvs.LGE1
2007/2008Tue 05 FebBristol Rvs.2 - 0Cheltenham T.LGE1
2005/2006Tue 14 FebBristol Rvs.0 - 1Cheltenham T.LGE2
2005/2006Sat 14 JanCheltenham T.2 - 3Bristol Rvs.LGE2
2004/2005Sat 22 JanBristol Rvs.1 - 1Cheltenham T.LGE2
2004/2005Wed 29 DecCheltenham T.1 - 1Bristol Rvs.LGE2

Recent respective form guides

Bristol Rovers are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 10 to 8.

Cheltenham T. have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Robins have hit 7 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Bristol Rvs. find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 30 points from their 25 matches. Cheltenham T. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 21 points from their 25 games thus far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bristol Rvs.6222668
Cheltenham T.60337153

FootyMad's prediction ...

Cheltenham T. have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Bristol Rvs. may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Bristol Rvs. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Cheltenham T. Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
No win in the 7 most recent games.