History of the Bristol Rovers v Burton Albion fixture
Bristol Rovers prepare to entertain Burton Albion at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The Pirates won the only previous game contested between the two.
The only previous meeting between Bristol Rovers and Burton Albion at Memorial Stadium was less than a year ago, in April 2012, with Bristol Rovers annihilating their visitors 7-1 in a League Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 13 Oct | Burton Albion | 1 - 1 | Bristol Rvs. | League Two |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 14 Apr | Bristol Rvs. | 7-1 | Burton Albion | League Two |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 22 Oct | Burton Albion | 2 - 1 | Bristol Rvs. | League Two |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Bristol Rovers have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The Pirates's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.
Burton Albion have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The Brewers's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.
Bristol Rovers find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 39 points from their 34 matches.
Burton Albion are holding the final promotion place in the npower League Two, and have accumulated 59 points from the 35 games they have played so far.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Rovers | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 8 |
| Burton Albion | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 6 | 14 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Bristol Rovers are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Bristol Rovers | 7 games since last home draw. Not won in the 3 most recent games. |
| Burton Albion | Undefeated in last 3 away games. Won each of the previous 4 matches. Last drawn game 5 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here