FM Preview: Tranmere Rovers v Peterborough United 04 Sep 2010

Last updated : 03 September 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Tranmere Rovers v Peterborough United fixture

Peterborough face a trip to Tranmere Rovers at Prenton Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 25 games played, Posh have recorded 7 wins, and Tranmere Rvs. have come away with 12 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in February 2009, 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:
2008/2009Tue 17 FebTranmere Rvs.1 - 1PeterboroughLGE1
2008/2009Tue 09 DecTranmere Rvs.1 - 2PeterboroughFAC
2008/2009Sat 29 NovPeterborough0 - 0Tranmere Rvs.FAC
2008/2009Sat 20 SepPeterborough2 - 2Tranmere Rvs.LGE1
2006/2007Sat 02 DecTranmere Rvs.1 - 2PeterboroughFAC
2004/2005Fri 18 MarTranmere Rvs.5 - 0PeterboroughLGE1
2004/2005Sat 13 NovPeterborough2 - 1Tranmere Rvs.FAC

Recent respective form guides

Tranmere Rovers have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Rovers's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Peterborough have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Posh have hit 8 goals, 18 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Tranmere Rvs. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Npower League One with a return of just 2 points from their 4 games thus far. Peterborough are holding the final promotion place in the Npower League One, and have accumulated 9 points from the 4 games they have played so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Tranmere Rvs.6132596
Peterborough650117915

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Posh of late away from home, but your FootyMad panel sees things improving, starting here at Prenton Park with Peterborough coasting to victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Tranmere Rvs. Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Peterborough 5 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 11 outings ago.