FootyMAD's Cheltenham Town match preview

Last updated : 27 April 2007 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Rotherham United v Cheltenham Town fixture


Rotherham U. play host to Cheltenham Town at Millmoor Ground on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The The Millers won the only previous game contested between the two.

The only previous meeting between Rotherham U. and Cheltenham T. at was back in April 2000, over five years ago, with Rotherham U. running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a League Division Three match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 16 DecCheltenham T.2 - 0Rotherham U.LGE1
1999/2000Mon 24 AprRotherham U.2-0Cheltenham T.LGE2
1999/2000Sat 02 OctCheltenham T.0 - 2Rotherham U.LGE2

Recent respective form guides

Rotherham United have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The The Millers's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 11.

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

Rotherham U. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 38 points from their 44 games thus far. Cheltenham T. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 50 points from 44 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rotherham U.6213577
Cheltenham T.63127610

FootyMad's prediction ...

Rotherham U. 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:
Rotherham U.10 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Cheltenham T.5 games since last away draw.


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