FootyMAD's Bristol Rovers Match Preview

Last updated : 26 October 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 Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 7 games played, the Whites have recorded 1 win, and Rovers have come away with 3 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2009, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw 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:
2008/2009 Sat 07 Mar Bristol Rvs. 2 - 2 Leeds Utd. LGE1
2008/2009 Sat 30 Aug Leeds Utd. 2 - 2 Bristol Rvs. LGE1
2007/2008 Sat 22 Dec Leeds Utd. 1 - 0 Bristol Rvs. LGE1
2007/2008 Fri 14 Sep Bristol Rvs. 0 - 3 Leeds Utd. LGE1
1971/1972 Sat 15 Jan Leeds Utd. 4 - 1 Bristol Rvs. FAC
1961/1962 Sat 10 Feb Leeds Utd. 0 - 0 Bristol Rvs. CHMP
1961/1962 Sat 23 Sep Bristol Rvs. 4 - 0 Leeds Utd. CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Bristol Rovers have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Pirates in those games, with 4 conceded.

Leeds' away form is equally impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. Just 7 goals have scored in these games, though to be fair only a measly 4 have been let in at the wrong end.

Rovers' total of 22 points from their 13 games sees them sitting in the play-off places in Coca-Cola League One. Leeds are leading the way in the Coca-Cola League One, with their 13 games giving them a return of 30 points.

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

Current form guides: P W D L F A P
Bristol Rvs. 6 2 1 3 10 13 7
Leeds Utd. 6 3 2 1 7 5 11

FootyMad's prediction ...

Leeds are in smashing form away from home at present, and Footymad sees this carrying them to a narrow victory at Bristol Rovers. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Bristol Rvs. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Leeds Utd. Last drawn game 4 outings ago.