FootyMAD's Rotherham United match preview

Last updated : 08 April 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Nottingham Forest v Rotherham United fixture

Nottm. Forest prepare to entertain Rotherham United at City Ground on Monday afternoon, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having taken all the points from 10 of the 13 contests.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at City Ground was just last season, in September 2005, with Nottm. Forest running out comfortable 2-0 winners 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 18 NovRotherham U.1 - 1Nottm. ForestLGE1
2005/2006Sat 21 JanRotherham U.1 - 1Nottm. ForestLGE1
2005/2006Sat 17 SepNottm. Forest2-0Rotherham U.LGE1
2004/2005Sat 05 FebRotherham U.0 - 0Nottm. ForestCHMP
2004/2005Wed 03 NovNottm. Forest2 - 2Rotherham U.CHMP
2004/2005Wed 22 SepNottm. Forest2 - 1Rotherham U.LGEC
2003/2004Sat 21 FebRotherham U.1 - 1Nottm. ForestCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Nottingham Forest have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 11 goals for the Forest, with 3 goals against.

In complete contrast to Nottm. Forest, Rotherham U. are having a torrid time on their travels, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. The Millers have conceded 8 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Nottm. Forest are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 71 points from 41 games. Rotherham U. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 37 points from their 41 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Nottm. Forest6222648
Rotherham U.63036109

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Nottm. Forest fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Forest. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Nottm. Forest 5 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Rotherham U. 5 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 12 outings ago.