FootyMAD's Brighton & Hove Albion match preview

Last updated : 03 December 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Brighton & Hove Albion v Rotherham United fixture

Rotherham U. face a trip to Brighton & Hove Albion at Withdean Stadium on Saturday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 21 games played, The Millers have recorded 4 wins, and Brighton & HA have come away with 9 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was was two seasons ago, in March 2003, with Brighton & HA running out comfortable 2 - 0 winners in a League Division One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2002/2003Sat 08 MarBrighton & HA2 - 0Rotherham U.CHMP
2002/2003Sat 21 SepRotherham U.1 - 0Brighton & HACHMP
1999/2000Sat 15 AprBrighton & HA1 - 1Rotherham U.LGE2
1999/2000Tue 28 DecRotherham U.1 - 3Brighton & HALGE2
1998/1999Sat 01 MayRotherham U.2 - 1Brighton & HALGE2
1998/1999Sat 12 DecBrighton & HA4 - 1Rotherham U.LGE2
1997/1998Tue 03 MarRotherham U.0 - 0Brighton & HALGE2

Recent respective form guides

Brighton & Hove Albion's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While Seagulls have scored 6, a worringly large 9 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Rotherham U. is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the The Millers have hit 5 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Brighton & HA are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 22 points from 21 matches. Rotherham U. find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 21 games have yielded only 11 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Brighton & HA61052103
Rotherham U.6132896

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Seagulls, as the The Millers have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Brighton & HA Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Rotherham U. Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 13 away matches.