FootyMAD's Tranmere Rovers match preview

Last updated : 20 October 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Tranmere Rovers v Cheltenham Town fixture

Cheltenham T. face a trip to Tranmere Rovers at Prenton Park on Tuesday evening, looking to break their duck against the hosts. Most of the previous meetings have ended up in defeat for the Robins.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in December 2007, the Rovers carving out a narrow 1 - 0 victory in a League One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 29 DecTranmere Rvs.1 - 0Cheltenham T.LGE1
2007/2008Sat 22 SepCheltenham T.1 - 1Tranmere Rvs.LGE1
2006/2007Tue 20 FebTranmere Rvs.2 - 2Cheltenham T.LGE1
2006/2007Tue 08 AugCheltenham T.1 - 0Tranmere Rvs.LGE1
2002/2003Tue 04 FebCheltenham T.3 - 1Tranmere Rvs.LGE1
2002/2003Sat 17 AugTranmere Rvs.1 - 0Cheltenham T.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Tranmere Rovers have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 10 to 9.

The away form of Cheltenham T. is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Robins have hit 7 goals, 17 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Tranmere Rvs.'s 16 points from 11 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position. Cheltenham T. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 11 points from 12 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Tranmere Rvs.6312101010
Cheltenham T.612311145

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Rovers, as the Robins have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Tranmere Rvs. 15 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Cheltenham T. Not won in previous 4 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.