FootyMAD's Rotherham United match preview

Last updated : 16 September 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Nottingham Forest v Rotherham United fixture

Nottm. Forest prepare to entertain Rotherham United at City Ground on Saturday afternoon, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having taken all the points from 9 of the 12 contests.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at City Ground was less than a year ago, in November 2004, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 05 FebRotherham U.0 - 0Nottm. ForestCHMP
2004/2005Wed 03 NovNottm. Forest2-2Rotherham U.CHMP
2004/2005Wed 22 SepNottm. Forest2 - 1Rotherham U.LGEC
2003/2004Sat 21 FebRotherham U.1 - 1Nottm. ForestCHMP
2003/2004Tue 14 OctNottm. Forest2 - 2Rotherham U.CHMP
2002/2003Sun 04 MayRotherham U.2 - 2Nottm. ForestCHMP
2002/2003Sat 28 SepNottm. Forest3 - 2Rotherham U.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Nottingham Forest have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Forest's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Rotherham U. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. Only 2 goals have been registered in this time, with 4 leaked at the wrong end.

Nottm. Forest are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca Cola League One with a return of just 6 points from their 7 games thus far. Rotherham U.'s total of 14 points from their 8 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca Cola League One.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Nottm. Forest61057113
Rotherham U.641112413

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Forest of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Rotherham U., who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Nottm. Forest Been beaten in each of their previous 3 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Rotherham U. 4 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.