FootyMAD's Tranmere Rovers match preview

Last updated : 16 February 2009 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 Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 24 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 earlier this season, with Peterborough inflicting a narrow 1 - 2 defeat upon the Rovers in an F.A. Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
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
2004/2005Sat 07 AugPeterborough1 - 0Tranmere Rvs.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Tranmere Rovers have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Rovers in those games, with 5 conceded.

Peterborough have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Posh's have scored 12 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 14.

Tranmere Rvs. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League One, picking up 47 points from their 30 games so far. Peterborough are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 53 points from 30 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Tranmere Rvs.63129610
Peterborough621310117

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Peterborough only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at Prenton Park will be a good result. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Tranmere Rvs. Unbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Peterborough 4 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.