BRISTOL ROVERS MATCH PREVIEW FROM FootyMAD

Last updated : 06 March 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bristol Rovers v Leeds United fixture

Leeds face a trip to Bristol Rovers at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 6 games played, the Whites have recorded 1 win, and Rovers have 3 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in September 2007, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 3 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 30 AugLeeds Utd.2 - 2Bristol Rvs.LGE1
2007/2008Sat 22 DecLeeds Utd.1 - 0Bristol Rvs.LGE1
2007/2008Fri 14 SepBristol Rvs.0 - 3Leeds Utd.LGE1
1971/1972Sat 15 JanLeeds Utd.4 - 1Bristol Rvs.FAC
1961/1962Sat 10 FebLeeds Utd.0 - 0Bristol Rvs.CHMP
1961/1962Sat 23 SepBristol Rvs.4 - 0Leeds Utd.CHMP
1960/1961Mon 29 AugBristol Rvs.4 - 4Leeds Utd.CHMP

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.

Leeds have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Rovers 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. Leeds' total of 55 points from their 34 games sees them sitting in the play-off places in Coca-Cola League One.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bristol Rvs.63128310
Leeds Utd.63128610

FootyMad's prediction ...

The away form of the Whites has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Bristol Rovers. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Bristol Rvs.4 games since last home draw.
Leeds Utd.Not won in previous 4 away matches.
4 games since last defeat.