FootyMAD's Rotherham United match preview

Last updated : 22 December 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Swansea City v Rotherham United fixture

Swansea City prepare to entertain Rotherham United at Liberty Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 37 games played, Swans have recorded 18 wins, and Rotherham U. have come away with 7 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Liberty Stadium was less than a year ago, in April 2006, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners 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:
2005/2006Mon 17 AprSwansea City0-2Rotherham U.LGE1
2005/2006Sat 22 OctRotherham U.2 - 2Swansea CityLGE1
2000/2001Sat 14 AprSwansea City0 - 0Rotherham U.LGE1
2000/2001Tue 24 OctRotherham U.4 - 2Swansea CityLGE1
1999/2000Sat 06 MayRotherham U.1 - 1Swansea CityLGE2
1999/2000Fri 08 OctSwansea City2 - 0Rotherham U.LGE2
1998/1999Mon 05 AprRotherham U.1 - 0Swansea CityLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Swansea City are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 13 goals for the Swans, with 3 goals against.

In complete contrast to Swansea City, Rotherham U. are having a torrid time on their travels, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the The Millers have hit 5 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Swansea City's total of 35 points from their 22 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League One. Rotherham U. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 22 points from 22 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Swansea City632113511
Rotherham U.61235105

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Swansea City fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Swans. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Swansea City Unbeaten in the last 6 home games.
Rotherham U. Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
No win in the 2 most recent games.