FootyMAD's Doncaster Rovers match preview

Last updated : 16 February 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Doncaster Rovers v Bristol City fixture

Bristol City face a trip to Doncaster Rovers at Keepmoat Stadium on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 17 games played, Robins have recorded 4 wins, and Doncaster Rvs. have come away with 7 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was was two seasons ago, in March 2007, with Bristol City inflicting a narrow 0 - 1 defeat upon the Rovers in a League One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 20 SepBristol City4 - 1Doncaster Rvs.CHMP
2006/2007Sat 24 MarDoncaster Rvs.0 - 1Bristol CityLGE1
2006/2007Sat 28 OctBristol City1 - 0Doncaster Rvs.LGE1
2005/2006Sat 26 NovDoncaster Rvs.2 - 0Bristol CityLGE1
2005/2006Sat 06 AugBristol City0 - 0Doncaster Rvs.LGE1
2004/2005Sat 30 AprBristol City2 - 2Doncaster Rvs.LGE1
2004/2005Tue 07 DecDoncaster Rvs.1 - 1Bristol CityLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Doncaster Rovers have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. These games have seen the Rovers score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 3.

The Robins have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 9 goals for the Robins, and 5 goals against.

Doncaster Rvs. find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 37 points from their 31 matches. Bristol City lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola Championship, picking up 50 from their 32 games so far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Doncaster Rvs.63217611
Bristol City651012416

FootyMad's prediction ...

Robins have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from Keepmoat Stadium with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Doncaster Rvs. Unbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Bristol City Undefeated in last 5 away games.
Won each of the previous 5 matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.