FootyMAD's Doncaster Rovers match preview

Last updated : 25 September 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Doncaster Rovers v Bradford City fixture

Bradford City face a trip to Doncaster Rovers at Earth Stadium on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 35 games played, Bantams have recorded 8 wins, and Doncaster Rvs. have come away with 14 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in October 2005, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw in a League One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 15 AprBradford City2 - 1Doncaster Rvs.LGE1
2005/2006Sat 01 OctDoncaster Rvs.2 - 2Bradford CityLGE1
2004/2005Thu 24 MarDoncaster Rvs.1 - 1Bradford CityLGE1
2004/2005Sat 14 AugBradford City2 - 0Doncaster Rvs.LGE1
1984/1985Sat 06 AprDoncaster Rvs.0 - 3Bradford CityLGE1
1984/1985Wed 26 DecBradford City0 - 1Doncaster Rvs.LGE1
1982/1983Sat 05 MarDoncaster Rvs.1 - 2Bradford CityLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Doncaster Rovers losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Bradford City have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Bantams's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 6 against.

Doncaster Rvs. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 11 points from 10 matches. Bradford City are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 17 points from 10 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Doncaster Rvs.6141667
Bradford City6222768

FootyMad's prediction ...

The away form of the Bantams has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Doncaster Rvs.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Doncaster Rvs. Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 4 games.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Bradford City 4 games since last away draw.
4 games since last defeat.