FM Preview: Tranmere Rovers v Milton Keynes Dons 30 Oct 2010

Last updated : 29 October 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Tranmere Rovers v Milton Keynes Dons fixture

Milton Keynes face a trip to Tranmere Rovers at Prenton Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to further improve upon a decent past record there. So far, the The Dons have beating their opponents 5 times from 8 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in August 2009, with Milton Keynes inflicting a narrow 0 - 1 defeat upon the Rovers 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:
2009/2010Sat 23 JanMilton Keynes1 - 0Tranmere Rvs.LGE1
2009/2010Tue 18 AugTranmere Rvs.0 - 1Milton KeynesLGE1
2008/2009Sat 21 FebTranmere Rvs.1 - 1Milton KeynesLGE1
2008/2009Sat 01 NovMilton Keynes1 - 0Tranmere Rvs.LGE1
2005/2006Sat 29 AprMilton Keynes1 - 2Tranmere Rvs.LGE1
2005/2006Sat 12 NovTranmere Rvs.1 - 2Milton KeynesLGE1
2004/2005Sat 07 MayMilton Keynes2 - 1Tranmere Rvs.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Tranmere Rovers losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 in the wrong end.

The away form of Milton Keynes is pretty dire, losing every single one of the last six matches played! While the The Dons have hit 5 goals, 15 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Tranmere Rvs. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Npower League One with a return of just 13 points from their 13 games thus far. Milton Keynes lie just outside the playoff positions in the Npower League One, picking up 20 from their 13 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Tranmere Rvs.6222678
Milton Keynes6213777

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the The Dons 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 Tranmere Rvs.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Tranmere Rvs. Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Milton Keynes Lost each of the previous 6 away matches.
Not won in previous 6 away matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.