FootyMAD's Carlisle United match preview

Last updated : 21 September 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Carlisle United v Bristol Rovers fixture

Bristol Rvs. face a trip to Carlisle United at Brunton Park Stadium on Saturday afternoon,

The most recent encounter between these two sides was was two seasons ago, in October 2005, as the visitors ran out cosy 1 - 3 winners in a League Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 15 AprBristol Rvs.1 - 1Carlisle Utd.LGE2
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

Recent respective form guides

Carlisle United's home form is poor, winning just 2 of the last six, and losing the other 4. While Cumbrians have scored 4, a worringly large 8 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Bristol Rvs. however, is much more impressive, remaining unbeaten in their last six, winning five and drawing the one. The games have constituted a decent return of 12 goals for the Pirates, and 10 goals against.

Carlisle Utd.'s total of 10 points from their 6 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League One. Bristol Rvs.'s 9 points from 6 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Carlisle Utd.6303559
Bristol Rvs.6222798

FootyMad's prediction ...

Bristol Rvs. are in smashing form away from home at present, and Footymad sees this carrying them to a narrow victory at Carlisle Utd.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Carlisle Utd. 9 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Bristol Rvs. Undefeated in last 9 away games.