FM Preview: Bradford City v Rotherham United 19 Nov 2011

Last updated : 18 November 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Bradford City v Rotherham United fixture

Bradford City prepare to entertain Rotherham United at Coral Windows Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Bantams are clearly on top, winning 51.52% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Coral Windows Stadium was less than a year ago, in March 2011, the Bantams carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a League Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Tue 08 Mar Bradford City 2-1 Rotherham U. League Two
2010/2011 Tue 28 Sep Rotherham U. 0 - 0 Bradford City League Two
2009/2010 Sat 06 Mar Rotherham U. 1 - 2 Bradford City League Two
2009/2010 Sat 12 Dec Bradford City 2 - 4 Rotherham U. League Two
2008/2009 Sat 25 Apr Bradford City 3 - 0 Rotherham U. League Two
2008/2009 Sat 22 Nov Rotherham U. 0 - 2 Bradford City League Two
2007/2008 Sat 22 Mar Rotherham U. 1 - 1 Bradford City League Two

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Recent respective form guides

Bradford City have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 6.

Rotherham United have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. While the Millers have hit 11 goals, 15 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Bradford City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 14 points from 17 matches.

Rotherham United see themselves just below half way in the npower League Two, showing a record of 24 points from their 17 games played so far,

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Bradford City 6 2 2 2 4 4 8
Rotherham United 6 2 3 1 11 11 9

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Bradford City 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

Team Sequences
Bradford City 6 games since last home draw.
Rotherham United Undefeated in last 3 away games.
6 games since last defeat.

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