FootyMAD's Rochdale match preview

Last updated : 19 August 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Rochdale v Notts. County fixture

Notts. County face a trip to Rochdale at Spotland on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 6 of the 13 previous games, with the hosts winning just 2.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in October 2005, with Rochdale running out comfortable 3 - 0 winners 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:
2005/2006Sat 22 AprNotts. County1 - 1RochdaleLGE2
2005/2006Sat 15 OctRochdale3 - 0Notts. CountyLGE2
2004/2005Mon 03 JanNotts. County0 - 0RochdaleLGE2
2004/2005Sat 25 SepRochdale0 - 3Notts. CountyLGE2
1997/1998Sat 10 JanRochdale1 - 2Notts. CountyLGE2
1997/1998Sat 09 AugNotts. County2 - 1RochdaleLGE2
1996/1997Sat 07 DecNotts. County3 - 1RochdaleFAC

Recent respective form guides

Rochdale have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 in the wrong end.

The away form of Notts. County is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Magpies have hit 5 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Rochdale are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League Two with a return of just 0 points from their 3 games thus far. Notts. County see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League Two, showing a record of 5 points from their 3 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rochdale6114364
Notts. County6141677

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Magpies out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Rochdale. Away win

Sequence statistics:
RochdaleBeen beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Notts. CountyNot won in previous 5 away matches.
5 games since last defeat.