FootyMAD's Boston United match preview

Last updated : 19 March 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Boston United v Bristol Rovers fixture

Bristol Rvs. face a trip to Boston United at York Street Stadium on Saturday evening, looking to break their duck against the hosts. The only previous meeting between the two sides yielded a draw.

The only previous meeting between Boston Utd. and Bristol Rvs. at was just last season, in January 2003, when they played out a goalless draw in a League Division Three match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 13 SepBristol Rvs.2 - 0Boston Utd.LD3
2002/2003Sat 25 JanBoston Utd.0 - 0Bristol Rvs.LD3
2002/2003Sat 28 DecBristol Rvs.1 - 1Boston Utd.LD3
2002/2003Tue 20 AugBristol Rvs.0 - 2Boston Utd.LC

Recent respective form guides

Boston United have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Pilgrims in those games, with 5 conceded.

The away form of Bristol Rvs. is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Pirates have hit 5 goals, 14 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Boston Utd. find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 42 points from their 36 matches. Bristol Rvs. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 41 points from 37 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Boston Utd.6303569
Bristol Rvs.60426124

FootyMad's prediction ...

Pirates are in poor form away, and the FootyMad team are afraid to say this game can be passed over as a comfortable defeat against Boston Utd.. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Boston Utd. 4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Bristol Rvs. Not won in previous 7 away matches.
No win in the 9 most recent games.