FootyMAD's Tranmere Rovers match preview

Last updated : 31 December 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Tranmere Rovers v Rotherham United fixture

Rotherham U. face a trip to Tranmere Rovers at Prenton Park on Monday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 31 games played, The Millers have recorded 8 wins, and Tranmere Rvs. have come away with 15 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in January 2006, as the Rovers edged out their past their rivals by a score of 3 - 2 in a League One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Tue 12 SepRotherham U.2 - 1Tranmere Rvs.LGE1
2005/2006Sat 08 AprRotherham U.2 - 0Tranmere Rvs.LGE1
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

Recent respective form guides

Tranmere Rovers have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Rovers in those games, with 9 conceded.

Rotherham U. have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the The Millers have hit 5 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Tranmere Rvs. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League One, picking up 38 points from their 24 games so far. Rotherham U. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 24 points from 25 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Tranmere Rvs.60428104
Rotherham U.61329116

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Rovers, as the The Millers have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Tranmere Rvs.Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 6 most recent games.
Rotherham U.Not won in previous 5 away matches.
No win in the 5 most recent games.