FootyMAD's Rotherham United match preview

Last updated : 25 April 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Mansfield Town v Rotherham United fixture

Mansfield Town prepare to entertain Rotherham United at Field Mill on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 31 games played, Stags have recorded 14 wins, and Rotherham U. have come away with 11 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Field Mill was earlier this season, with Rotherham U. inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Stags in a (Associate Members) match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 06 OctRotherham U.3 - 2Mansfield TownLGE2
2007/2008Tue 04 SepMansfield Town0-1Rotherham U.ASSM
2005/2006Sat 05 NovRotherham U.3 - 4Mansfield TownFAC
1999/2000Fri 17 MarRotherham U.2 - 3Mansfield TownLGE2
1999/2000Tue 23 NovMansfield Town1 - 2Rotherham U.LGE2
1998/1999Fri 22 JanMansfield Town0 - 3Rotherham U.LGE2
1998/1999Mon 31 AugRotherham U.0 - 0Mansfield TownLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Mansfield Town have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While Stags have scored 8, a worringly large 11 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Rotherham U. is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the The Millers have hit 6 goals, 16 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Mansfield Town are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League Two with a return of just 42 points from their 44 games thus far. Rotherham U.'s 58 points from 44 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Mansfield Town6231869
Rotherham U.62137137

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Mansfield Town only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Mansfield Town Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Rotherham U. 5 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.