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Last updated : 13 February 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Rotherham United v Bournemouth fixture

Rotherham U. play host to Bournemouth at Millmoor Ground on Tuesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Millers are clearly on top, having won 9 and lost only 3 of the 15 games.

The last time the two teams met at Rotherham U. was just over four years ago, in March 2001, with Rotherham U. running out comfortable 3-1 winners 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:
2005/2006Sat 14 JanBournemouth2 - 0Rotherham U.LGE1
2000/2001Tue 06 MarRotherham U.3-1BournemouthLGE1
2000/2001Sat 14 OctBournemouth0 - 1Rotherham U.LGE1
1996/1997Sat 11 JanBournemouth1 - 1Rotherham U.LGE1
1996/1997Sat 28 SepRotherham U.1 - 0BournemouthLGE1
1995/1996Tue 20 FebRotherham U.1 - 0BournemouthLGE1
1995/1996Sat 02 SepBournemouth2 - 1Rotherham U.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Rotherham United losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. These low-scoring games have seen just 5 goals scored and conceded.

The away form of Bournemouth is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Cherries have hit 5 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Rotherham U. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca Cola League One with a return of just 30 points from their 32 games thus far. Bournemouth see themselves just below half way in the Coca Cola League One, showing a record of 40 points from their 31 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rotherham U.6042374
Bournemouth6123575

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Rotherham U. only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Rotherham U.Drawn last 3 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 7 most recent games.
BournemouthLost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 6 away matches.
No win in the 4 most recent games.