This week FootyMad's match preview focuses on the game between Rochdale and Gillingham at 15:00 on Saturday, 2nd May 2009 in the League Two.
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Rochdale play host to Gillingham at Spotland on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Dale are clearly on top, having won 10 and lost only 2 of the 16 games.
The last time the two teams met at Rochdale was more than a decade ago, in March 1996, with Rochdale running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a League Division Three match.
For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here
| Recent encounters between the teams: | |||||
| 2008/2009 | Tue 25 Nov | Gillingham | 1 - 1 | Rochdale | LGE2 |
| 1995/1996 | Sat 30 Mar | Rochdale | 2-0 | Gillingham | LGE2 |
| 1995/1996 | Sat 07 Oct | Gillingham | 1 - 0 | Rochdale | LGE2 |
| 1994/1995 | Sat 17 Dec | Rochdale | 2 - 1 | Gillingham | LGE2 |
| 1994/1995 | Sat 27 Aug | Gillingham | 1 - 1 | Rochdale | LGE2 |
| 1993/1994 | Sat 11 Dec | Gillingham | 1 - 2 | Rochdale | LGE2 |
| 1993/1994 | Sat 21 Aug | Rochdale | 3 - 0 | Gillingham | LGE2 |
Recent respective form guides
Rochdale have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Dale in those games, with 6 conceded.
The The Gills have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. These low-scoring games have seen just 5 goals scored and conceded.
Rochdale's total of 70 points from their 45 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League Two. Gillingham are just outside the promotion places, in 5th, having taken 72 points from 45 games.
For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here
| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Rochdale | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 6 |
| Gillingham | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 8 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
Rochdale are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Rochdale | Not won in the 3 most recent games. |
| Gillingham | 4 games since last defeat. |
