FootyMAD's Rotherham United match preview

Last updated : 05 February 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Rotherham United v Swansea City fixture

Swansea City face a trip to Rotherham United at Millmoor Ground on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 36 games played, Swans have recorded 7 wins, and Rotherham U. have come away with 17 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in October 2005, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw in a League One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 23 DecSwansea City1 - 1Rotherham U.LGE1
2005/2006Mon 17 AprSwansea City0 - 2Rotherham U.LGE1
2005/2006Sat 22 OctRotherham U.2 - 2Swansea CityLGE1
2000/2001Sat 14 AprSwansea City0 - 0Rotherham U.LGE1
2000/2001Tue 24 OctRotherham U.4 - 2Swansea CityLGE1
1999/2000Sat 06 MayRotherham U.1 - 1Swansea CityLGE2
1999/2000Fri 08 OctSwansea City2 - 0Rotherham U.LGE2

Recent respective form guides

Rotherham United have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. The The Millers's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Swansea City's away form is none too clever either, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Swans's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 11 goals for and 9 against.

Rotherham U. find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 30 games have yielded only 25 points. Swansea City's total of 47 points from their 30 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League One.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rotherham U.60245122
Swansea City6222858

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Swans of late away from home, but your FootyMad panel sees things improving, starting here at Millmoor Ground with Swansea City coasting to victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Rotherham U. Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Not won in the 10 most recent games.
Swansea City Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.