FM Preview: Forest Green Rovers v Cambridge United 03 Mar 2012

Last updated : 02 March 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Forest Green Rovers v Cambridge United fixture

Forest Green Rovers prepare to entertain Cambridge United at The Lawn on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. 4 of the 6 contests have been draws however, with the other 2 won by Rovers.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Lawn was less than a year ago, in April 2011, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a (Conference) Premier match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sat 10 Sep Cambridge U. 1 - 1 Forest Green (Conference) Premier
2010/2011 Sat 16 Apr Forest Green 1-1 Cambridge U. (Conference) Premier
2010/2011 Sat 26 Mar Cambridge U. 1 - 1 Forest Green (Conference) Premier
2010/2011 Sat 11 Dec Cambridge U. 2 - 1 Forest Green Trophy
2009/2010 Sat 20 Feb Forest Green 1 - 1 Cambridge U. (Conference) Premier
2009/2010 Sat 05 Sep Cambridge U. 7 - 0 Forest Green (Conference) Premier
2008/2009 Sat 04 Apr Cambridge U. 0 - 1 Forest Green (Conference) Premier

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Recent respective form guides

Forest Green Rovers have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While Rovers have scored 5, a worringly large 8 have been leaked at the other end.

Cambridge United have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 leaked at the wrong end.

Forest Green Rovers's 49 points from 34 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position.

Cambridge United's 49 points from 31 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Forest Green Rovers 6 3 2 1 8 5 11
Cambridge United 6 3 0 3 8 6 9

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FootyMad's prediction ...

With Forest Green Rovers only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Forest Green Rovers 4 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Cambridge United 6 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 13 outings ago.

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