FM Preview: Brentford v Bristol Rovers 26 Feb 2011

Last updated : 25 February 2011 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Brentford v Bristol Rovers fixture

Brentford prepare to entertain Bristol Rovers at Griffin Park on Saturday afternoon,

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Griffin Park was just last season, in September 2009, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-3 winners in a League One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2010/2011Sat 11 SepBristol Rvs.0 - 0BrentfordLGE1
2009/2010Sat 17 AprBristol Rvs.0 - 0BrentfordLGE1
2009/2010Sat 19 SepBrentford1-3Bristol Rvs.LGE1
2000/2001Sat 13 JanBristol Rvs.0 - 0BrentfordLGE1
2000/2001Mon 28 AugBrentford2 - 6Bristol Rvs.LGE1
1999/2000Sat 04 DecBrentford0 - 3Bristol Rvs.LGE1
1999/2000Sat 07 AugBristol Rvs.0 - 0BrentfordLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Brentford have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Bees in those games, with 6 conceded.

The away form of Bristol Rvs. is pretty dire, losing every single one of the last six matches played! While the Pirates have hit 5 goals, 25 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Brentford see themselves just below half way in the Npower League One, showing a record of 39 points from their 30 games played so far, Bristol Rvs. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Npower League One with a return of just 30 points from their 31 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Brentford63129910
Bristol Rvs.61057193

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Bristol Rvs. is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Bees in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Brentford 4 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Bristol Rvs. Lost each of the previous 6 away matches.
Not won in previous 8 away matches.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.