FM Preview: Oldham Athletic v Bristol Rovers 10 Apr 2010

Last updated : 09 April 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Oldham Athletic v Bristol Rovers fixture

Oldham Ath. prepare to entertain Bristol Rovers at Boundary Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Latics are clearly on top, having won 15 and lost only 6 of the 26 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Boundary Park was just last season, in February 2009, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a League One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 12 SepBristol Rvs.1 - 0Oldham Ath.LGE1
2008/2009Tue 24 FebOldham Ath.0-2Bristol Rvs.LGE1
2008/2009Tue 21 OctBristol Rvs.2 - 0Oldham Ath.LGE1
2007/2008Tue 12 FebBristol Rvs.1 - 0Oldham Ath.LGE1
2007/2008Sat 25 AugOldham Ath.0 - 1Bristol Rvs.LGE1
2000/2001Mon 16 AprOldham Ath.1 - 0Bristol Rvs.LGE1
2000/2001Sat 28 OctBristol Rvs.0 - 2Oldham Ath.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

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

Bristol Rvs. have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 8 goals for the Pirates, and 6 goals against.

Oldham Ath. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 43 points from 39 matches. Bristol Rvs. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League One, picking up 61 from their 40 games so far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Oldham Ath.6213697
Bristol Rvs.63129710

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your FootyMad panel thinks that Oldham Ath.'s indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against Bristol Rvs.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Oldham Ath. 4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Bristol Rvs. 6 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.