FootyMAD's Rotherham United match preview

Last updated : 23 November 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Rotherham United v Lincoln City fixture

Lincoln City face a trip to Rotherham United at Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield on Tuesday evening, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The The Red Imps will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 27 and win only 8 of the 45 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in August 2008, the The Millers carving out a narrow 1 - 0 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:
2008/2009Sat 28 FebLincoln City0 - 1Rotherham U.LGE2
2008/2009Sat 09 AugRotherham U.1 - 0Lincoln CityLGE2
2007/2008Sat 23 FebRotherham U.3 - 2Lincoln CityLGE2
2007/2008Sat 12 JanLincoln City1 - 3Rotherham U.LGE2
1999/2000Sat 04 DecRotherham U.1 - 1Lincoln CityLGE2
1999/2000Sat 07 AugLincoln City2 - 1Rotherham U.LGE2
1997/1998Fri 26 DecLincoln City0 - 1Rotherham U.LGE2

Recent respective form guides

Rotherham United haven't lost in their last six home matches, but have drawn four of them. These games have seen the The Millers score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 2.

Lincoln City have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. While the The Red Imps have hit 6 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Rotherham U. are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 32 points from 17 games. Lincoln City are currently lying in 20th place in Coca-Cola League Two having mustered a points tally of 18 from their 17 matches played.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rotherham U.63218511
Lincoln City6132566

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the The Millers, as the The Red Imps have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Rotherham U. Drawn last 3 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Lincoln City 11 games since last away draw.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.