FootyMAD's Bristol Rovers match preview

Last updated : 25 November 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bristol Rovers v Barnet fixture

Barnet face a trip to Bristol Rovers at Memorial Stadium on Sunday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. On each previous occasion, the match has ended in defeat for the Bees.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in November 2005, the Pirates carving out a narrow 2 - 1 victory in a League Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 26 NovBristol Rvs.2 - 1BarnetLGE2
2005/2006Sat 06 AugBarnet1 - 1Bristol Rvs.LGE2
2004/2005Wed 03 NovBristol Rvs.2 - 0BarnetASSM
1993/1994Sat 26 MarBristol Rvs.5 - 2BarnetLGE1
1993/1994Sat 02 OctBarnet1 - 2Bristol Rvs.LGE1
1983/1984Tue 22 NovBristol Rvs.3 - 1BarnetFAC
1983/1984Sat 19 NovBarnet0 - 0Bristol Rvs.FAC

Recent respective form guides

Bristol Rovers have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These games have seen the Pirates score just 6 goals, though they have conceded 3.

Barnet have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The Bees's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Bristol Rvs.'s 25 points from 18 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position. Barnet find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 21 points from their 18 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bristol Rvs.64118413
Barnet640210812

FootyMad's prediction ...

Neither team is setting the world alight, and I think this game will result in a narrow home win for the Pirates. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Bristol Rvs. Unbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Won their latest 4 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Barnet 7 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 10 outings ago.