FootyMAD's Tranmere Rovers match preview

Last updated : 19 February 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Tranmere Rovers v Cheltenham Town fixture

Cheltenham T. travel to take on Tranmere Rovers at Prenton Park on Tuesday evening, looking to break their duck against the hosts. The Robins lost the only previous game played between the two.

The only previous meeting between Tranmere Rvs. and Cheltenham T. at was just over four years ago, in August 2002, the Rovers carving out a narrow 1 - 0 victory in a League Division Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Tue 08 AugCheltenham T.1 - 0Tranmere Rvs.LGE1
2002/2003Tue 04 FebCheltenham T.3 - 1Tranmere Rvs.LGE1
2002/2003Sat 17 AugTranmere Rvs.1 - 0Cheltenham T.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Tranmere Rovers have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 6.

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

Tranmere Rvs.'s total of 52 points from their 33 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League One. Cheltenham T. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 35 points from 32 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Tranmere Rvs.63125410
Cheltenham T.63216511

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Rovers, as the Robins have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Tranmere Rvs. Unbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Cheltenham T. Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.