FootyMAD's Port Vale match preview

Last updated : 09 March 2007 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Rotherham United v Port Vale fixture


Rotherham U. prepare to entertain Port Vale at Millmoor Ground on Saturday afternoon, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having chalked up an impressive 14 wins out of 20 previous matches.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Millmoor Ground was just last season, in January 2006, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline 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:
2006/2007Sun 08 OctPort Vale1 - 3Rotherham U.LGE1
2005/2006Tue 10 JanRotherham U.1-1Port ValeLGE1
2005/2006Sat 03 SepPort Vale2 - 0Rotherham U.LGE1
2005/2006Tue 23 AugRotherham U.3 - 1Port ValeLGEC
2000/2001Sat 27 JanRotherham U.3 - 2Port ValeLGE1
2000/2001Fri 22 DecPort Vale0 - 2Rotherham U.LGE1
1993/1994Tue 12 AprPort Vale2 - 1Rotherham U.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Rotherham United's dreadful home form has resulted in just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. The The Millers's have scored 11 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 12.

The away form of Port Vale is pretty dire, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. Valiants have conceded 10 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Rotherham U. find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 35 games have yielded only 28 points. Port Vale see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 47 points from their 36 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rotherham U.61147104
Port Vale63129710

FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Millmoor Ground for the The Millers and the Madmen are unable to see past Port Vale claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics:
Rotherham U.5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Port ValeLost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 7 away matches.


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