FootyMAD's Bristol Rovers match preview

Last updated : 19 February 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Gillingham v Bristol Rovers fixture

Gillingham are ready to welcome Bristol Rovers to Priestfield Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Gills are clearly on top, winning 55.32% of the games played between the two.

The previous match played between the two at Priestfield Stadium was within the last three years, in October 2007, as the The Gills squeezed past their rivals by a scoreline of 3-2 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:
2009/2010Sat 21 NovBristol Rvs.2 - 1GillinghamLGE1
2007/2008Sat 19 AprBristol Rvs.1 - 1GillinghamLGE1
2007/2008Sat 27 OctGillingham3-2Bristol Rvs.LGE1
2001/2002Tue 05 FebGillingham1 - 0Bristol Rvs.FAC
1999/2000Sat 15 JanBristol Rvs.2 - 1GillinghamLGE1
1999/2000Sat 14 AugGillingham0 - 1Bristol Rvs.LGE1
1998/1999Tue 23 FebBristol Rvs.0 - 1GillinghamLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Gillingham have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. These low-scoring games have seen just 3 goals scored and conceded.

The away form of Bristol Rvs. is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. Pirates have conceded 10 goals in these games, and only hit 0 in reply.

Gillingham are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 30 points from 31 matches. Bristol Rvs.'s 42 points from 30 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Gillingham6042164
Bristol Rvs.62136107

FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Priestfield Stadium for the The Gills and the Madmen are unable to see past Bristol Rvs. claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics:
Gillingham Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Not won in the 10 most recent games.
Bristol Rvs. Not won in previous 10 away matches.