FootyMAD's Bristol Rovers match preview

Last updated : 29 November 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Bristol Rovers v Hull City fixture

Hull City face a trip to Bristol Rovers at Memorial Stadium on Saturday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Tigers have won 5 of the 20 games compared to the host's 8 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in August 2002, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a League Division Three match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2002/2003Sat 04 JanHull City1 - 0Bristol Rvs.LD3
2002/2003Tue 13 AugBristol Rvs.1 - 1Hull CityLD3
2001/2002Sat 13 AprBristol Rvs.1 - 1Hull CityLD3
2001/2002Sat 24 NovHull City0 - 0Bristol Rvs.LD3
1995/1996Sat 10 FebHull City1 - 3Bristol Rvs.LD2
1995/1996Sat 06 JanBristol Rvs.2 - 1Hull CityLD2
1994/1995Wed 01 MarBristol Rvs.0 - 2Hull CityLD2

Recent respective form guides

Bristol Rovers have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Pirates's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Hull City have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Tigers's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 11 goals for and 9 against.

Bristol Rvs. see themselves just below half way in the Nationwide League Division Three, showing a record of 23 points from their 19 games played so far, Hull City are currently occupying 2nd spot in their division, gaining 37 points from their 19 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bristol Rvs.6033373
Hull City61238115

FootyMad's prediction ...

The away form of the Tigers has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Bristol Rvs.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Bristol Rvs.Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 8 most recent games.
Hull CityLost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
No win in the 5 most recent games.