FootyMAD's Oldham Athletic match preview

Last updated : 03 March 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Rotherham United v Oldham Athletic fixture

Rotherham U. play host to Oldham Athletic at Millmoor Ground on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Millers are clearly on top, winning 62.50% of the games played between the two.

The last time the two teams met at Rotherham U. was back in October 2000, over five years ago, with Rotherham U. running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a League Division Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Mon 29 AugOldham Ath.0 - 1Rotherham U.LGE1
2000/2001Sat 10 MarOldham Ath.2 - 3Rotherham U.LGE1
2000/2001Sun 08 OctRotherham U.3-0Oldham Ath.LGE1
1982/1983Sat 29 JanRotherham U.1 - 3Oldham Ath.CHMP
1982/1983Tue 07 SepOldham Ath.1 - 1Rotherham U.CHMP
1981/1982Sat 06 MarOldham Ath.0 - 3Rotherham U.CHMP
1981/1982Sat 17 OctRotherham U.1 - 2Oldham Ath.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Rotherham United have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 in the wrong end.

Oldham Ath. 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.

Rotherham U. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca Cola League One with a return of just 36 points from their 35 games thus far. Oldham Ath. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca Cola League One, picking up 53 from their 35 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rotherham U.6222698
Oldham Ath.63128410

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.Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Oldham Ath.Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.