FootyMAD's Tranmere Rovers match preview

Last updated : 29 October 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Tranmere Rovers v Brentford fixture

Brentford face a trip to Tranmere Rovers at Prenton Park on Saturday afternoon, and have come away with little in previous meetings, having been beaten a depressing 10 out of 15 times.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in August 2003, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 4 - 1 thriller, in a League Division Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 10 JanBrentford2 - 2Tranmere Rvs.LGE1
2003/2004Sat 09 AugTranmere Rvs.4 - 1BrentfordLGE1
2002/2003Sat 01 MarBrentford1 - 2Tranmere Rvs.LGE1
2002/2003Sat 14 SepTranmere Rvs.3 - 1BrentfordLGE1
2001/2002Sat 29 DecTranmere Rvs.1 - 0BrentfordLGE1
2001/2002Sat 08 SepBrentford4 - 0Tranmere Rvs.LGE1
1994/1995Tue 27 SepBrentford0 - 0Tranmere Rvs.LC

Recent respective form guides

Tranmere Rovers are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 12 to 10.

Brentford have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. While the Bees have hit 4 goals, 8 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Tranmere Rvs.'s total of 26 points from their 14 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League One. Brentford's total of 27 points from their 15 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League One.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Tranmere Rvs.6312121010
Brentford6222478

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Tranmere Rvs. Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Brentford Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.