FootyMAD's Rochdale match preview

Last updated : 23 November 2009 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 Tuesday evening, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 7 of the 16 previous games, with the hosts winning just 4.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in January 2009, 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:
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
2005/2006Sat 22 AprNotts. County1 - 1RochdaleLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Rochdale have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 11 to 10.

Notts. County have an average recent record on the road, losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. The Magpies's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 10 goals for and 8 against.

Rochdale are currently occupying 2nd spot in their division, gaining 32 points from their 17 games. Notts. County's total of 28 points from their 17 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League Two.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rochdale621312117
Notts. County62408510

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Notts. County only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at Spotland will be a good result. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Rochdale Been beaten in each of their previous 3 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Notts. County Previous 4 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.