FootyMAD's Rotherham United match preview

Last updated : 12 January 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Rotherham United v Chesterfield fixture

Chesterfield face a trip to Rotherham United at Millmoor Ground on Saturday afternoon, looking to further improve upon a decent past record there. So far, the Spireites have winning 53.33% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in February 2006, where Chesterfield annihilated the Spireites 0 - 4 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:
2006/2007Sat 09 SepChesterfield2 - 1Rotherham U.LGE1
2005/2006Sat 25 FebRotherham U.0 - 4ChesterfieldLGE1
2005/2006Sat 13 AugChesterfield0 - 1Rotherham U.LGE1
2004/2005Tue 24 AugRotherham U.2 - 1ChesterfieldLGEC
2000/2001Tue 05 DecRotherham U.3 - 4ChesterfieldASSM
1999/2000Tue 11 JanRotherham U.1 - 4ChesterfieldASSM
1998/1999Tue 18 AugChesterfield2 - 0Rotherham U.LGEC

Recent respective form guides

Rotherham United have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. A total of 14 goals have been scored by the The Millers in those games, with 10 conceded.

The away form of Chesterfield is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Spireites have hit 5 goals, 8 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Rotherham U. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 24 points from their 26 games thus far. Chesterfield see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 31 points from their 26 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rotherham U.60337113
Chesterfield6114584

FootyMad's prediction ...

Chesterfield are in a sorry state of late on their travels, though the Mad panel can see them coming away from Millmoor Ground with a well-deserved point. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Rotherham U. Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 6 most recent games.
Chesterfield Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 5 away matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.