FootyMAD's Rochdale match preview

Last updated : 25 January 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Milton Keynes Dons v Rochdale fixture

Milton Keynes prepare to entertain Rochdale at Stadium:MK on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. All the previous meetings between the two have been won by the The Dons.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Stadium:MK was just last season, in December 2006, the The Dons carving out a narrow 2-1 victory 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:
2007/2008Sat 01 SepRochdale3 - 2Milton KeynesLGE2
2006/2007Sat 27 JanRochdale5 - 0Milton KeynesLGE2
2006/2007Sat 23 DecMilton Keynes2-1RochdaleLGE2
1987/1988Tue 06 OctWimbledon2 - 1RochdaleLGEC
1987/1988Tue 22 SepRochdale1 - 1WimbledonLGEC
1982/1983Sat 11 DecRochdale0 - 2WimbledonLGE2
1982/1983Tue 19 OctWimbledon3 - 0RochdaleLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Milton Keynes Dons have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the The Dons in those games, with 4 conceded.

The Dale have had a decent run of form away from home recently, remaining unbeaten in their last six, winning five and drawing the one. Those games have seen the Dale pummel 15 goals, and let in 8.

Milton Keynes are leading the way in the Coca-Cola League Two, with their 27 games giving them a return of 57 points. Rochdale lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League Two, picking up 41 from their 24 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Milton Keynes63124310
Rochdale641112813

FootyMad's prediction ...

Milton Keynes are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Milton Keynes Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Rochdale Undefeated in last 6 away games.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.