FootyMAD's Rotherham United match preview

Last updated : 21 November 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Rotherham United v Bradford City fixture

Bradford City face a trip to Rotherham United at Don Valley Stadium on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Bantams will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 18 and win only 7 of the 31 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2008, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline 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:
2007/2008Sat 22 MarRotherham U.1 - 1Bradford CityLGE2
2007/2008Tue 26 FebBradford City3 - 2Rotherham U.LGE2
2006/2007Sat 03 MarRotherham U.4 - 1Bradford CityLGE1
2006/2007Sat 26 AugBradford City1 - 1Rotherham U.LGE1
2005/2006Sat 17 DecBradford City1 - 2Rotherham U.LGE1
2005/2006Sat 20 AugRotherham U.1 - 1Bradford CityLGE1
2003/2004Sat 06 MarRotherham U.1 - 2Bradford CityCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Rotherham United have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The The Millers's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Bradford City have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Rotherham U. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 9 points from 16 matches. Bradford City's total of 27 points from their 16 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League Two.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rotherham U.61233105
Bradford City631210810

FootyMad's prediction ...

Bradford City are in reasonable form away from home coming into this match, and the Madmen are quite confident that they should come away with a comfortable victory from this contest. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Rotherham U. Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Bradford City 13 games since last away draw.