FootyMAD's Peterborough United match preview

Last updated : 28 January 2008 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Peterborough United v Rotherham United fixture


Rotherham U. face a trip to Peterborough United at London Road Ground on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 14 games played, The Millers have recorded 5 wins, and Peterborough have come away with 6 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in November 2006, with Peterborough running out comfortable 3 - 0 winners in a F.A. Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sun 19 AugRotherham U.3 - 1PeterboroughLGE2
2006/2007Sat 11 NovPeterborough3 - 0Rotherham U.FAC
2000/2001Sat 05 MayPeterborough1 - 1Rotherham U.LGE1
2000/2001Sat 25 NovRotherham U.3 - 0PeterboroughLGE1
1999/2000Sat 25 MarRotherham U.1 - 1PeterboroughLGE2
1999/2000Sun 26 DecPeterborough0 - 5Rotherham U.LGE2
1998/1999Sat 20 MarRotherham U.2 - 2PeterboroughLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Peterborough United have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A total of 13 goals have been scored by the Posh in those games, with 10 conceded.

The away form of Rotherham U. however, is much more impressive, remaining unbeaten in their last six, winning five and drawing the one. The The Millers have managed to tuck away 9 goals in this period, and concede just the 2.

Peterborough's total of 46 points from their 26 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League Two. Rotherham U. are currently occupying 2nd spot in their division, gaining 53 points from their 27 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Peterborough630315119
Rotherham U.64119313

FootyMad's prediction ...

Rotherham U. are in smashing form away from home at present, and Footymad sees this carrying them to a narrow victory at Peterborough. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Peterborough10 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 17 .
Rotherham U.3 successive away victories.
4 games since last away draw.
4 games since last defeat.


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