FootyMAD's Rochdale match preview

Last updated : 17 August 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Rochdale v Cheltenham Town fixture

Cheltenham T. travel to take on Rochdale at Spotland on Tuesday evening, and will hope to continue their unbeaten record at the ground. 5 out of the 6 previous games have been drawn by Robins.

The last time the two teams met at Rochdale was just over four years ago, in August 2005, 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:
2005/2006Sat 25 FebCheltenham T.1 - 1RochdaleLGE2
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

Recent respective form guides

Rochdale are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 5 in the wrong end.

Cheltenham T. have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. While the Robins have hit 5 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Rochdale's total of 4 points from their 2 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League Two. Cheltenham T. are just outside the promotion places, in 5th, having taken 4 points from 2 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rochdale6123375
Cheltenham T.61235105

FootyMad's prediction ...

Not a lot has been going right generally for Cheltenham T. on their travels as of late, but I can certainly see them gleaning a point from their game against Rochdale. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Rochdale No sequences of note
Cheltenham T. Not won in previous 3 away matches.
No win in the 2 most recent games.