FootyMAD's Rotherham United match preview

Last updated : 16 January 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Rotherham United v Norwich City fixture

Norwich City face a trip to Rotherham United at Millmoor Ground on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Canaries will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them ending up on the losing side in more than half of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in August 2002, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a League Division One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 16 AugNorwich City2 - 0Rotherham U.LD1
2002/2003Sat 11 JanNorwich City1 - 1Rotherham U.LD1
2002/2003Tue 13 AugRotherham U.1 - 1Norwich CityLD1
2001/2002Tue 05 MarNorwich City0 - 0Rotherham U.LD1
2001/2002Sat 15 SepRotherham U.1 - 1Norwich CityLD1
1981/1982Sat 16 JanNorwich City2 - 0Rotherham U.DIV2
1981/1982Sat 29 AugRotherham U.4 - 1Norwich CityDIV2

Recent respective form guides

Rotherham United have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Merry Millers in those games, with 5 conceded.

The Canaries have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the Canaries, and 5 goals against.

Rotherham U. find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 33 points from their 27 matches. Norwich City are leading the way in the Nationwide League Division One, with their 27 games giving them a return of 52 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rotherham U.6213897
Norwich City640212512

FootyMad's prediction ...

Canaries have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from Millmoor Ground with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Rotherham U. Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Norwich City 4 games since last away draw.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.