FootyMAD's Carlisle United match preview

Last updated : 14 April 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bristol Rovers v Carlisle United fixture

Bristol Rvs. prepare to entertain Carlisle United at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 12 games played, Pirates have recorded 5 wins, and Carlisle Utd. have come away with 3 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Memorial Stadium was just last season, in November 2004, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a F.A. Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 01 OctCarlisle Utd.1 - 3Bristol Rvs.LGE2
2004/2005Tue 23 NovCarlisle Utd.1 - 0Bristol Rvs.FAC
2004/2005Sat 13 NovBristol Rvs.1-1Carlisle Utd.FAC
2003/2004Sat 24 JanBristol Rvs.1 - 0Carlisle Utd.LGE2
2003/2004Sat 23 AugCarlisle Utd.0 - 2Bristol Rvs.LGE2
2002/2003Sat 01 FebBristol Rvs.1 - 2Carlisle Utd.LGE2
2002/2003Sat 24 AugCarlisle Utd.0 - 0Bristol Rvs.LGE2

Recent respective form guides

Bristol Rovers have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The Cumbrians have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occassions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The games have constituted a decent return of 12 goals for the Cumbrians, and 5 goals against.

Bristol Rvs.'s 56 points from 41 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position. Carlisle Utd. are leading the way in the Coca Cola League Two, with their 40 games giving them a return of 77 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bristol Rvs.6204666
Carlisle Utd.650115415

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Pirates of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Carlisle Utd., who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Bristol Rvs. 4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 7 .
Carlisle Utd. 5 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 11 outings ago.