FootyMAD's Tranmere Rovers match preview

Last updated : 31 October 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Milton Keynes Dons v Tranmere Rovers fixture

Milton Keynes are ready to welcome Tranmere Rovers to Stadium:MK on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Dons are clearly on top, with a 60.00% success rate in the fixture.

The previous match played between the two at Stadium:MK was within the last three years, in April 2006, with Tranmere Rvs. inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the The Dons 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:
2005/2006Sat 29 AprMilton Keynes1-2Tranmere Rvs.LGE1
2005/2006Sat 12 NovTranmere Rvs.1 - 2Milton KeynesLGE1
2004/2005Sat 07 MayMilton Keynes2 - 1Tranmere Rvs.LGE1
2004/2005Sat 27 NovTranmere Rvs.2 - 0Milton KeynesLGE1
2000/2001Sat 23 DecTranmere Rvs.0 - 4WimbledonCHMP
2000/2001Sat 12 AugWimbledon0 - 0Tranmere Rvs.CHMP
1994/1995Sun 29 JanTranmere Rvs.0 - 2WimbledonFAC

Recent respective form guides

Milton Keynes Dons have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the The Dons in those games, with 7 conceded.

The away form of Tranmere Rvs. however, is much more impressive, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The Rovers's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 7 against.

Milton Keynes's total of 25 points from their 14 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League One. Tranmere Rvs.'s 23 points from 14 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Milton Keynes631211810
Tranmere Rvs.64117313

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 10 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Tranmere Rvs. Undefeated in last 5 away games.
5 games since last defeat.