FootyMAD's Doncaster Rovers match preview

Last updated : 06 October 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bournemouth v Doncaster Rovers fixture

Bournemouth prepare to entertain Doncaster Rovers at Dean Court on Friday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Cherries are clearly on top, winning 53.33% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Dean Court was just last season, in September 2004, with Bournemouth annihilating their visitors 5-0 in a League One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Mon 03 JanDoncaster Rvs.1 - 1BournemouthLGE1
2004/2005Sat 25 SepBournemouth5-0Doncaster Rvs.LGE1
2002/2003Sat 16 NovBournemouth2 - 1Doncaster Rvs.FAC
1986/1987Tue 17 MarDoncaster Rvs.0 - 3BournemouthLGE1
1986/1987Tue 21 OctBournemouth3 - 2Doncaster Rvs.LGE1
1985/1986Sat 19 AprBournemouth1 - 1Doncaster Rvs.LGE1
1985/1986Sat 23 NovDoncaster Rvs.1 - 1BournemouthLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Bournemouth have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 5 to 3.

The Rovers have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occassions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The Rovers's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 6 against.

Bournemouth find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 14 points from their 12 matches. Doncaster Rvs. see themselves just below half way in the Coca Cola League One, showing a record of 15 points from their 12 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bournemouth6114494
Doncaster Rvs.632111711

FootyMad's prediction ...

Bournemouth are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Bournemouth Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Doncaster Rvs. 6 games since last away draw.
6 games since last defeat.