MAD's Grimsby Town match preview

Last updated : 05 October 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Rotherham United v Grimsby Town fixture

Rotherham prepare to entertain Grimsby Town at Don Valley Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Millers are clearly on top, having won 12 and lost only 3 of the 22 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Millmoor was less than a year ago, in November 2007, The Millers carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a League Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 12 AprGrimsby Town0 - 1Rotherham U.LGE2
2007/2008Sat 03 NovRotherham U.2-1Grimsby TownLGE2
2007/2008Tue 09 OctRotherham U.1 - 1Grimsby TownASSM
2002/2003Tue 18 MarRotherham U.0 - 1Grimsby TownCHMP
2002/2003Sat 19 OctGrimsby Town0 - 0Rotherham U.CHMP
2001/2002Tue 29 JanRotherham U.1 - 1Grimsby TownCHMP
2001/2002Fri 05 OctGrimsby Town0 - 2Rotherham U.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Rotherham United are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, A total of 10 goals have been scored by The Millers in those games, with 4 conceded.

In complete contrast to Rotherham, Grimsby are having a torrid time on their travels, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Mariners have hit 5 goals, 15 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Rotherham are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with -2 points from 8 matches after their 17 point hit. Grimsby are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 3 points from 8 matches and no wins so far this campaign.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rotherham U.6231759
Grimsby Town60335113

FootyMad's prediction ...

Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Rotherham U.Unbeaten in the last 8 home games.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Grimsby TownNot won in previous 10 away matches.
No win in the 9 most recent games.