FootyMAD's Bristol Rovers match preview

Last updated : 11 August 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bristol Rovers v Grimsby Town fixture

Grimsby Town face a trip to Bristol Rovers at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Mariners will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them ending up on the losing side in more than half of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in August 2005, with Grimsby Town inflicting a narrow 1 - 2 defeat upon the Pirates 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 10 DecGrimsby Town0 - 1Bristol Rvs.LGE2
2005/2006Sat 05 NovGrimsby Town1 - 2Bristol Rvs.FAC
2005/2006Tue 09 AugBristol Rvs.1 - 2Grimsby TownLGE2
2004/2005Sat 05 FebBristol Rvs.3 - 0Grimsby TownLGE2
2004/2005Sat 16 OctGrimsby Town0 - 0Bristol Rvs.LGE2
1997/1998Mon 13 AprGrimsby Town1 - 2Bristol Rvs.LGE1
1997/1998Fri 12 DecBristol Rvs.0 - 4Grimsby TownLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Bristol Rovers have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 8.

Grimsby Town have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Mariners have conceded 10 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

Bristol Rvs. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 0 points from 2 matches. Grimsby Town see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League Two, showing a record of 3 points from their 2 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bristol Rvs.61057133
Grimsby Town63127810

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Mariners 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 Bristol Rvs.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Bristol Rvs. Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 4 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Grimsby Town Last drawn game 6 outings ago.