FootyMAD's Tranmere Rovers match preview

Last updated : 07 April 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Rotherham United v Tranmere Rovers fixture

Rotherham U. play host to Tranmere Rovers at Millmoor Ground on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Millers are clearly on top, having won 15 and lost only 7 of the 29 games.

The last time the two teams met at Rotherham U. was well over fifteen years ago, back in December 1990, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Third Division match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Mon 02 JanTranmere Rvs.3 - 2Rotherham U.LGE1
1990/1991Fri 05 AprTranmere Rvs.1 - 2Rotherham U.LGE1
1990/1991Sat 29 DecRotherham U.1-1Tranmere Rvs.LGE1
1989/1990Sat 27 JanRotherham U.0 - 0Tranmere Rvs.LGE1
1989/1990Sat 09 SepTranmere Rvs.2 - 1Rotherham U.LGE1
1988/1989Sat 25 FebTranmere Rvs.0 - 0Rotherham U.LGE2
1988/1989Sat 15 OctRotherham U.0 - 0Tranmere Rvs.LGE2

Recent respective form guides

Rotherham United have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 6.

Tranmere Rvs. have an average recent record on the road, losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. These low-scoring games have seen just 5 goals scored and conceded.

Rotherham U. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca Cola League One with a return of just 43 points from their 40 games thus far. Tranmere Rvs.'s 51 points from 40 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rotherham U.62137127
Tranmere Rvs.631212710

FootyMad's prediction ...

The Millers go into their game against Tranmere Rvs. in confident mood, but FootyMad sees them coming down to earth, with the visitors narrowly taking all three points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Rotherham U.5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Tranmere Rvs.No sequences of note