FootyMAD's Rotherham United match preview

Last updated : 11 January 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Lincoln City v Rotherham United fixture

Lincoln City play host to Rotherham United at Sincil Bank Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 41 games played, The Red Imps have recorded 16 wins, and Rotherham U. have come away with 14 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Lincoln City was back in August 1999, over five years ago, the The Red Imps carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a League Division Three match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
1999/2000Sat 04 DecRotherham U.1 - 1Lincoln CityLGE2
1999/2000Sat 07 AugLincoln City2-1Rotherham U.LGE2
1997/1998Fri 26 DecLincoln City0 - 1Rotherham U.LGE2
1997/1998Wed 10 SepRotherham U.3 - 1Lincoln CityLGE2
1995/1996Tue 09 JanRotherham U.3 - 1Lincoln CityASSM
1992/1993Tue 01 DecLincoln City0 - 1Rotherham U.ASSM
1991/1992Sat 21 DecRotherham U.1 - 1Lincoln CityLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Lincoln City are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The The Red Imps's have scored 10 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 12.

The away form of Rotherham U. however, is much more impressive, with an unbeaten run in the last six, four of them victories. The games have constituted a decent return of 9 goals for the The Millers, and 8 goals against.

Lincoln City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 22 points from 25 matches. Rotherham U. are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola League Two, and have accumulated 46 points from the 24 games they have played so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Lincoln City6213897
Rotherham U.631210610

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the The Red Imps of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Rotherham U., who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Lincoln City Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Rotherham U. Undefeated in last 8 away games.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.