History of the Bradford City v Bristol Rovers fixture
Bradford City prepare to entertain Bristol Rovers at Valley Parade on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 4 of the 10 previous games, with the Bantams winning just 3.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Valley Parade was just last season, in September 2011, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a League Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
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2012/2013 | Sat 24 Nov | Bristol Rvs. | 3 - 3 | Bradford City | League Two |
2011/2012 | Sat 28 Jan | Bristol Rvs. | 2 - 1 | Bradford City | League Two |
2011/2012 | Sat 10 Sep | Bradford City | 2-2 | Bristol Rvs. | League Two |
1995/1996 | Tue 02 Apr | Bristol Rvs. | 1 - 0 | Bradford City | League Division Two |
1995/1996 | Sat 14 Oct | Bradford City | 2 - 3 | Bristol Rvs. | League Division Two |
1994/1995 | Tue 07 Feb | Bradford City | 2 - 1 | Bristol Rvs. | League Division Two |
1994/1995 | Sat 05 Nov | Bristol Rvs. | 4 - 0 | Bradford City | League Division Two |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Bradford City are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 6.
Bristol Rovers have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Pirates's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 6 against.
Bradford City's 54 points from 38 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position.
Bristol Rovers see themselves just below half way in the npower League Two, showing a record of 51 points from their 39 games played so far,
Current overall team form
Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
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Bradford City | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 9 |
Bristol Rovers | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 12 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
With Bradford City only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
Team | Sequences |
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Bradford City | Unbeaten in the last 3 home games. |
Bristol Rovers | Lost each of the previous 2 away matches. Not won in previous 3 away matches. Last drawn game 7 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here