FootyMAD's Tranmere Rovers match preview

Last updated : 02 February 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Cheltenham Town v Tranmere Rovers fixture

Cheltenham T. prepare to entertain Tranmere Rovers at Whaddon Road on Tuesday evening, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The majority of those games have been won by the Robins.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Whaddon Road was just last season, in September 2007, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Tue 21 OctTranmere Rvs.2 - 0Cheltenham T.LGE1
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

Cheltenham Town have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. While Robins have scored 9, a worringly large 13 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Tranmere Rvs. is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Rovers have hit 4 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Cheltenham T. find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 27 games have yielded only 21 points. Tranmere Rvs.'s 43 points from 27 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cheltenham T.60248162
Tranmere Rvs.631211810

FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Whaddon Road for the Robins and the Madmen are unable to see past Tranmere Rvs. claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics:
Cheltenham T. Failed to win in previous 5 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 9 most recent games.
Tranmere Rvs. Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 10 away matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.