FootyMAD's Gillingham match preview

Last updated : 04 March 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Rotherham United v Gillingham fixture

Rotherham U. prepare to entertain Gillingham at Millmoor Ground on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 20 games played, The Millers have recorded 9 wins, and Gillingham have come away with 4 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Millmoor Ground was just last season, in September 2003, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 18 DecGillingham3 - 1Rotherham U.CHMP
2003/2004Sat 20 MarGillingham2 - 0Rotherham U.CHMP
2003/2004Sat 27 SepRotherham U.1-1GillinghamCHMP
2002/2003Sat 15 MarGillingham1 - 1Rotherham U.CHMP
2002/2003Sat 12 OctRotherham U.1 - 1GillinghamCHMP
2001/2002Tue 26 FebRotherham U.3 - 2GillinghamCHMP
2001/2002Sat 22 SepGillingham2 - 1Rotherham U.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Rotherham United's disastrous home run has meant they have managed only 2 draws from the last six matches. While The Millers have scored 4, a worringly large 12 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Gillingham is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the The Gills have hit 4 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Rotherham U. find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 35 games have yielded only 22 points. Gillingham are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola Championship with a return of just 34 points from their 35 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rotherham U.60334103
Gillingham6123485

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been a distinctly poor show from Rotherham U. at home in recent games, and, though I cannot see a run starting here, I do think the The Millers will at least gain a draw. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Rotherham U.Failed to win in previous 7 home matches.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 8 most recent games.
GillinghamNot won in previous 15 away matches.