FootyMAD's Rochdale match preview

Last updated : 04 February 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Cheltenham Town v Rochdale fixture

Cheltenham T. prepare to entertain Rochdale at Whaddon Road on Saturday afternoon, hoping to break their duck against the visitors. There have only been 1 against the opposition from the 4 matches played by the Robins.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Whaddon Road was just last season, in October 2003, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a League Division Three match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 16 OctRochdale1 - 2Cheltenham T.LGE2
2003/2004Sat 21 FebRochdale0 - 0Cheltenham T.LGE2
2003/2004Sat 18 OctCheltenham T.0-2RochdaleLGE2
2001/2002Sat 23 MarCheltenham T.1 - 1RochdaleLGE2
2001/2002Tue 23 OctRochdale2 - 2Cheltenham T.LGE2
2000/2001Fri 23 MarRochdale1 - 1Cheltenham T.LGE2
2000/2001Sat 21 OctCheltenham T.0 - 2RochdaleLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Cheltenham Town have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Rochdale have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. The Dale's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Cheltenham T.'s 41 points from 30 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position. Rochdale lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League Two, picking up 42 from their 29 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cheltenham T.62221188
Rochdale6141677

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Cheltenham T. only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Cheltenham T. 4 games since last home draw.
Rochdale Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
5 games since last defeat.