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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: | |||||
| 2008/2009 | Tue 27 Jan | Rochdale | 3 - 0 | Notts. County | LGE2 |
| 2008/2009 | Tue 28 Oct | Notts. County | 1 - 2 | Rochdale | LGE2 |
| 2007/2008 | Tue 08 Apr | Rochdale | 4 - 2 | Notts. County | LGE2 |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 22 Mar | Notts. County | 1 - 0 | Rochdale | LGE2 |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 17 Feb | Notts. County | 1 - 2 | Rochdale | LGE2 |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 19 Aug | Rochdale | 0 - 1 | Notts. County | LGE2 |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 22 Apr | Notts. County | 1 - 1 | Rochdale | LGE2 |
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.
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| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Rochdale | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 7 |
| Notts. County | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 10 |
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. |