FootyMAD's Peterborough United match preview

Last updated : 05 September 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Peterborough United v Bristol Rovers fixture

Bristol Rvs. pack their bags to visit Peterborough United at London Road Ground at lunchtime on Saturday, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 16 games played, Pirates have recorded 4 wins, and Peterborough have come away with 6 victories.

The previous match played between the two at London Road Ground was within the last three years, in August 2006, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 4 - 1 thriller, 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:
2006/2007Sat 03 FebBristol Rvs.3 - 2PeterboroughLGE2
2006/2007Wed 29 NovBristol Rvs.1 - 0PeterboroughASSM
2006/2007Sat 05 AugPeterborough4 - 1Bristol Rvs.LGE2
2005/2006Sat 25 FebPeterborough1 - 2Bristol Rvs.LGE2
2005/2006Tue 18 OctPeterborough2 - 1Bristol Rvs.ASSM
2005/2006Sat 13 AugBristol Rvs.2 - 3PeterboroughLGE2
2000/2001Wed 11 AprBristol Rvs.1 - 2PeterboroughLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Peterborough United have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Posh in those games, with 5 conceded.

Bristol Rvs. have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Pirates have hit 5 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Peterborough are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 3 points from 4 matches. Bristol Rvs.'s 5 points from 4 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Peterborough6105583
Bristol Rvs.612311115

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Pirates out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Peterborough. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Peterborough 7 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Bristol Rvs. Not won in previous 5 away matches.
No win in the 2 most recent games.