FM Preview: Forest Green Rovers v Cambridge United 16 Apr 2011

Last updated : 15 April 2011 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. 3 of the 5 contests have been draws however, with the other 2 won by Rovers.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Lawn was just last season, in February 2010, 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
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
2008/2009 Thu 16 Oct Forest Green 2 - 2 Cambridge U. (Conference) Premier
2007/2008 Sat 23 Feb Cambridge U. 2 - 0 Forest Green (Conference) Premier

For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here

Recent respective form guides

Forest Green Rovers are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Rovers in those games, with 5 conceded.

Cambridge United have an average recent record on the road, losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. The U's's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 6 against.

Forest Green Rovers are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 44 points from 42 matches.

Cambridge United find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 45 points from their 42 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Forest Green Rovers 6 2 2 2 8 6 8
Cambridge United 6 1 4 1 7 7 7

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been a distinctly poor show from Forest Green Rovers at home in recent games, and, though we cannot see a run starting here, we do think the Rovers will at least gain a draw. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Forest Green Rovers Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Cambridge United Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
No win in the 3 most recent games.

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