| This week FootyMad's match preview focuses on the game between Rochdale and Rotherham United at 19:45 on Tuesday, 2nd March 2010 in the League Two. |
History of the Rochdale v Rotherham United fixture
Rochdale prepare to entertain Rotherham United at Spotland on Tuesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 33 games played, Dale have recorded 14 wins, and Rotherham U. have come away with 12 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Spotland was less than a year ago, in March 2009, with Rotherham U. inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Dale in a League Two match.
For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here
| Recent encounters between the teams: | | 2009/2010 | Sun 23 Aug | Rotherham U. | 2 - 1 | Rochdale | LGE2 | | 2008/2009 | Sat 14 Mar | Rochdale | 1-2 | Rotherham U. | LGE2 | | 2008/2009 | Sat 13 Sep | Rotherham U. | 2 - 2 | Rochdale | LGE2 | | 2007/2008 | Mon 24 Mar | Rochdale | 4 - 1 | Rotherham U. | LGE2 | | 2007/2008 | Sat 08 Dec | Rotherham U. | 2 - 4 | Rochdale | LGE2 | | 1999/2000 | Sat 26 Feb | Rochdale | 0 - 1 | Rotherham U. | LGE2 | | 1999/2000 | Sat 18 Sep | Rotherham U. | 0 - 1 | Rochdale | LGE2 |
Recent respective form guides
Rochdale have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 14 goals for the Dale, with 5 goals against.
Rotherham U.'s away form is equally impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
Rochdale are leading the way in the Coca-Cola League Two, with their 32 games giving them a return of 65 points. Rotherham U. are just outside the promotion places, in 5th, having taken 56 points from 31 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 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 10 |
| Rotherham U. | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 11 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
Rochdale are starting to turn Spotland into a fortress, but the quality of opposition for this game makes your FootyMad panel believe the teams will share the spoils on this occasion. Score draw
| Sequence statistics: |
| Rochdale |
4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
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| Rotherham U. |
14 games since last away draw.
6 games since last defeat.
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