FootyMAD's Rochdale match preview

Last updated : 19 September 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Rochdale v Chesterfield fixture

Chesterfield face a trip to Rochdale at Spotland on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 19 of the 45 previous games, with the hosts winning just 18.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2008, with Chesterfield inflicting a narrow 0 - 1 defeat upon the Dale 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:
2007/2008Sat 01 MarRochdale0 - 1ChesterfieldLGE2
2007/2008Wed 16 JanChesterfield3 - 4RochdaleLGE2
2000/2001Sat 17 MarChesterfield1 - 1RochdaleLGE2
2000/2001Tue 17 OctRochdale2 - 2ChesterfieldLGE2
1999/2000Tue 24 AugChesterfield2 - 1RochdaleLGEC
1999/2000Tue 10 AugRochdale1 - 2ChesterfieldLGEC
1995/1996Tue 28 NovChesterfield2 - 1RochdaleASSM

Recent respective form guides

Rochdale have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 5.

Chesterfield have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Spireites have hit 5 goals, 8 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Rochdale see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League Two, showing a record of 6 points from their 6 games played so far, Chesterfield lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League Two, picking up 9 from their 6 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rochdale6132676
Chesterfield6213597

FootyMad's prediction ...

The away form of the Spireites has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Rochdale. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Rochdale Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Chesterfield 6 games since last away draw.