FootyMAD's Rotherham United match preview

Last updated : 18 December 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Rotherham United v Dagenham & Redbridge fixture

Dag. & Red. face a trip to Rotherham United at Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield on Saturday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. The two previous games have resulted in one drawn game and one defeat for the Daggers.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in January 2009, 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:
2008/2009Sat 03 JanRotherham U.1 - 1Dag. & Red.LGE2
2008/2009Sat 27 SepDag. & Red.1 - 1Rotherham U.LGE2
2007/2008Sat 19 AprRotherham U.2 - 1Dag. & Red.LGE2
2007/2008Sat 27 OctDag. & Red.0 - 2Rotherham U.LGE2

Recent respective form guides

Rotherham United remain unbeaten in their last six home games, though five of those have been draws. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 5.

Dag. & Red. have an average recent record on the road, losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. While the Daggers have hit 6 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Rotherham U. are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola League Two, and have accumulated 39 points from the 21 games they have played so far. Dag. & Red. are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 37 points from 21 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rotherham U.622210118
Dag. & Red.6222898

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Dag. & Red. only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield will be a good result. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Rotherham U. Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Dag. & Red. Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.