FootyMAD's Rotherham United match preview

Last updated : 24 March 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Rotherham United v Bristol City fixture

Bristol City travel to take on Rotherham United at Millmoor Ground on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 19 games played, Robins have recorded 6 wins, and Rotherham U. have come away with 8 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Rotherham U. was back in January 2001, over five years ago, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a League Division Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Wed 28 DecBristol City3 - 1Rotherham U.LGE1
2000/2001Sat 13 JanRotherham U.1 - 1Bristol CityLGE1
2000/2001Mon 28 AugBristol City0 - 1Rotherham U.LGE1
1996/1997Tue 18 MarBristol City0 - 2Rotherham U.LGE1
1996/1997Sat 14 SepRotherham U.2 - 2Bristol CityLGE1
1995/1996Sat 27 AprBristol City4 - 3Rotherham U.LGE1
1995/1996Sat 25 NovRotherham U.2 - 3Bristol CityLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Rotherham United have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Bristol City have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Rotherham U. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca Cola League One with a return of just 40 points from their 38 games thus far. Bristol City's 49 points from 38 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rotherham U.631281010
Bristol City642014314

FootyMad's prediction ...

The away form of the Robins has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Rotherham U.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Rotherham U. 4 games since last home draw.
Bristol City Undefeated in last 3 away games.
7 games since last defeat.