FootyMAD's Tranmere Rovers match preview

Last updated : 19 March 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Peterborough United v Tranmere Rovers fixture

Peterborough prepare to entertain Tranmere Rovers at London Road Ground on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 20 games played, Posh have recorded 10 wins, and Tranmere Rvs. have come away with 4 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at London Road Ground was less than a year ago, in March 2003, when they played out a goalless draw in a League Division Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 13 SepTranmere Rvs.0 - 0PeterboroughLD2
2002/2003Sat 22 MarPeterborough0-0Tranmere Rvs.LD2
2002/2003Tue 29 OctTranmere Rvs.1 - 1PeterboroughLD2
2001/2002Tue 19 MarPeterborough5 - 0Tranmere Rvs.LD2
2001/2002Tue 22 JanTranmere Rvs.1 - 0PeterboroughLD2
1993/1994Fri 03 DecTranmere Rvs.2 - 1PeterboroughLD1
1993/1994Sat 06 NovPeterborough0 - 0Tranmere Rvs.LD1

Recent respective form guides

Peterborough United have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Posh in those games, with 8 conceded.

The away form of Tranmere Rvs. is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. Rovers have conceded 9 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Peterborough are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 39 points from 37 matches. Tranmere Rvs. find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 41 points from their 35 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Peterborough631210610
Tranmere Rvs.60154121

FootyMad's prediction ...

Peterborough are not exactly setting the world alight at London Road Ground at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Tranmere Rvs. in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Peterborough 5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Tranmere Rvs. Not won in previous 6 away matches.
An overall losing run of 3 games.
No win in the 7 most recent games.