FootyMAD's Bristol Rovers match preview

Last updated : 31 October 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Leicester City v Bristol Rovers fixture

Leicester City play host to Bristol Rovers at Walkers Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Foxes are clearly on top, with a 62.50% success rate in the fixture.

The last time the two teams met at Leicester City was well over fifteen years ago, back in November 1992, with Bristol Rvs. inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Foxes in a League Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
1992/1993Sat 03 AprBristol Rvs.0 - 0Leicester CityCHMP
1992/1993Sat 28 NovLeicester City0-1Bristol Rvs.CHMP
1991/1992Wed 01 JanBristol Rvs.1 - 1Leicester CityCHMP
1991/1992Wed 20 NovLeicester City1 - 1Bristol Rvs.CHMP
1990/1991Sat 15 DecBristol Rvs.0 - 0Leicester CityCHMP
1990/1991Sat 25 AugLeicester City3 - 2Bristol Rvs.CHMP
1985/1986Sat 04 JanBristol Rvs.3 - 1Leicester CityFAC

Recent respective form guides

Leicester City have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 6 to 4.

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 9 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Leicester City's total of 25 points from their 13 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League One. Bristol Rvs.'s 20 points from 14 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Leicester City6231989
Bristol Rvs.642010414

FootyMad's prediction ...

None of the two sides are showing much worthwhile form at present, so the Madmen can look no further than a single point for the Foxes. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Leicester City Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Bristol Rvs. Undefeated in last 3 away games.
8 games since last defeat.