FM Preview: Notts. County v Rochdale 20 Apr 2010

Last updated : 19 April 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Notts. County v Rochdale fixture

Notts. County prepare to entertain Rochdale at Meadow Lane on Tuesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 16 games played, Magpies have recorded 7 wins, and Rochdale have come away with 2 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Meadow Lane was just last season, in October 2008, with Rochdale inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Magpies in a League Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Tue 24 NovRochdale2 - 1Notts. CountyLGE2
2008/2009Tue 27 JanRochdale3 - 0Notts. CountyLGE2
2008/2009Tue 28 OctNotts. County1-2RochdaleLGE2
2007/2008Tue 08 AprRochdale4 - 2Notts. CountyLGE2
2007/2008Sat 22 MarNotts. County1 - 0RochdaleLGE2
2006/2007Sat 17 FebNotts. County1 - 2RochdaleLGE2
2006/2007Sat 19 AugRochdale0 - 1Notts. CountyLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Notts. County are unbeaten in their last six home games, winning five of them, and drawing the other one. In this time, Magpies have rattled up an impressive 16 goals, and conceded 4.

Rochdale have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. While the Dale have hit 6 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Notts. County are leading the way in the Coca-Cola League Two, with their 41 games giving them a return of 83 points. Rochdale are currently occupying 2nd spot in their division, gaining 82 points from their 42 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Notts. County660015218
Rochdale6213597

FootyMad's prediction ...

Notts. County may be coming up against a decent side in Rochdale, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Magpies. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Notts. County Won 4 successive home games.
5 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 6 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Rochdale Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.