FootyMAD's Rotherham United match preview

Last updated : 25 August 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bradford City v Rotherham United fixture

Bradford City prepare to entertain Rotherham United at The Bradford & Bingley Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 28 games played, Bantams have recorded 14 wins, and Rotherham U. have come away with 10 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Bradford & Bingley Stadium was less than a year ago, in December 2005, with Rotherham U. inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Bantams 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 17 DecBradford City1-2Rotherham U.LGE1
2005/2006Sat 20 AugRotherham U.1 - 1Bradford CityLGE1
2003/2004Sat 06 MarRotherham U.1 - 2Bradford CityCHMP
2003/2004Sat 20 DecBradford City0 - 2Rotherham U.CHMP
2002/2003Sat 18 JanRotherham U.3 - 2Bradford CityCHMP
2002/2003Sat 31 AugBradford City4 - 2Rotherham U.CHMP
2001/2002Sat 16 MarRotherham U.1 - 1Bradford CityCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Bradford City are unbeaten in their last six home games, winning five of them, and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 14 goals for the Bantams, with 7 goals against.

Rotherham U. have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. While the The Millers have hit 5 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Bradford City are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 9 points from 4 games. Rotherham U. find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 4 games have yielded only -4 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bradford City632111611
Rotherham U.63126610

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Bradford City fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Bantams. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Bradford City Unbeaten in the last 7 home games.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Rotherham U. 7 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.