FM Preview: Brentford v Bristol Rovers 26 Feb 2011

Last updated : 25 February 2011 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Brentford v Bristol Rovers fixture

Bristol Rvs. face a trip to Brentford at Griffin Park on Saturday afternoon,

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in September 2009, as the visitors ran out cosy 1 - 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:
2010/2011Sat 11 SepBristol Rvs.0 - 0BrentfordLGE1
2009/2010Sat 17 AprBristol Rvs.0 - 0BrentfordLGE1
2009/2010Sat 19 SepBrentford1 - 3Bristol Rvs.LGE1
2000/2001Sat 13 JanBristol Rvs.0 - 0BrentfordLGE1
2000/2001Mon 28 AugBrentford2 - 6Bristol Rvs.LGE1
1999/2000Sat 04 DecBrentford0 - 3Bristol Rvs.LGE1
1999/2000Sat 07 AugBristol Rvs.0 - 0BrentfordLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Brentford have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Bees in those games, with 6 conceded.

The away form of Bristol Rvs. is pretty dire, losing every single one of the last six matches played! While the Pirates have hit 5 goals, 25 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Brentford see themselves just below half way in the Npower League One, showing a record of 39 points from their 30 games played so far, Bristol Rvs. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Npower League One with a return of just 30 points from their 31 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Brentford63129910
Bristol Rvs.61057193

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Bees, as the Pirates have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Brentford 4 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Bristol Rvs. Lost each of the previous 6 away matches.
Not won in previous 8 away matches.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.