FootyMAD's Rotherham United match preview

Last updated : 17 November 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Rotherham United v Nottingham Forest fixture

Nottm. Forest face a trip to Rotherham United at Millmoor Ground on Saturday afternoon,

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in January 2006, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a League One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 21 JanRotherham U.1 - 1Nottm. ForestLGE1
2005/2006Sat 17 SepNottm. Forest2 - 0Rotherham U.LGE1
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

Recent respective form guides

Rotherham United have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 13 goals have been scored by the The Millers in those games, with 9 conceded.

The Forest have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with an unbeaten run in the last six, four of them victories. Just 7 goals have scored in these games, though to be fair only a measly 2 have been let in at the wrong end.

Rotherham U. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 17 points from 17 matches. Nottm. Forest are leading the way in the Coca-Cola League One, with their 17 games giving them a return of 37 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rotherham U.631212910
Nottm. Forest660014218

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nottm. Forest are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to Rotherham U.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Rotherham U. 5 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Nottm. Forest 3 successive away victories.
4 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 7 matches.
Last drawn game 10 outings ago.