FootyMAD's Rotherham United match preview

Last updated : 24 April 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bradford City v Rotherham United fixture

Bradford City prepare to entertain Rotherham United at Coral Windows Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 30 games played, Bantams have recorded 15 wins, and Rotherham U. have come away with 10 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Coral Windows Stadium was just last season, in February 2008, as the Bantams squeezed past their rivals by a scoreline of 3-2 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:
2008/2009Sat 22 NovRotherham U.0 - 2Bradford CityLGE2
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

Recent respective form guides

Bradford City have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Bantams in those games, with 3 conceded.

The away form of Rotherham U. however, is much more impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The games have constituted a decent return of 12 goals for the The Millers, and 6 goals against.

Bradford City's 61 points from 44 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position. Rotherham U. see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League Two, showing a record of 58 points from their 44 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bradford City6033383
Rotherham U.63127710

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:
Bradford City Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 9 most recent games.
Rotherham U. Not won in previous 2 away matches.