FootyMAD's Rochdale match preview

Last updated : 24 February 2006 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, looking to improve on a dire past record against their opponents. It does not make pleasant reading, beating their opponents 1 times from 5 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Whaddon Road was just last season, in February 2005, with Cheltenham T. running out comfortable 2-0 winners 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:
2005/2006Sat 13 AugRochdale1 - 1Cheltenham T.LGE2
2004/2005Sat 05 FebCheltenham T.2-0RochdaleLGE2
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

Recent respective form guides

Cheltenham Town have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Robins's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

The away form of Rochdale is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Dale have hit 6 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Cheltenham T.'s total of 50 points from their 33 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca Cola League Two. Rochdale see themselves just below half way in the Coca Cola League Two, showing a record of 39 points from their 31 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cheltenham T.6213567
Rochdale6123585

FootyMad's prediction ...

Cheltenham T. are not exactly setting the world alight at Whaddon Road at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Rochdale in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Cheltenham T. 5 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Rochdale Not won in previous 2 away matches.
No win in the 3 most recent games.