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Rotherham U. prepare to entertain Rochdale at Don Valley Stadium on Saturday afternoon, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having chalked up an impressive 21 wins out of 32 previous matches.
The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in December 2007, as the visitors ran out cosy 2-4 winners in a League Two match at Millmoor.
For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here
| Recent encounters between the teams: | |||||
| 2007/2008 | Mon 24 Mar | Rochdale | 4 - 1 | Rotherham U. | LGE2 |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 08 Dec | Rotherham U. | 2-4 | Rochdale | LGE2 |
| 1999/2000 | Sat 26 Feb | Rochdale | 0 - 1 | Rotherham U. | LGE2 |
| 1999/2000 | Sat 18 Sep | Rotherham U. | 0 - 1 | Rochdale | LGE2 |
| 1998/1999 | Sat 10 Apr | Rochdale | 0 - 0 | Rotherham U. | LGE2 |
| 1998/1999 | Tue 15 Dec | Rotherham U. | 4 - 0 | Rochdale | FAC |
| 1998/1999 | Sat 05 Dec | Rochdale | 0 - 0 | Rotherham U. | FAC |
Recent respective form guides
Going back to last season, Rotherham United have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 8 goals have been scored by The Millers in those games, with 4 conceded.
Rochdale have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 leaked at the wrong end.
Rotherham U. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with -7 points from 5 matches after their 17 point deduction. Rochdale see themselves just below half way in Coca-Cola League Two, showing a record of 5 points from their 5 games played so far,
For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here
| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Rotherham U. | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 9 |
| Rochdale | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
Rotherham are starting to turn Don Valley Stadium into a fortress, but the quality of opposition for this game makes your FootyMad panel believe the teams will share the spoils on this occasion. Score draw
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Rotherham U. | Unbeaten in the last 5 home games. Not won in the 3 most recent games. |
| Rochdale | Not won in previous 6 away matches. No win in the 3 most recent games. |