History of the Tranmere Rovers v Bournemouth fixture
Tranmere Rovers prepare to entertain Bournemouth at Prenton Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 23 games played, Rovers have recorded 8 wins, and Bournemouth have come away with 7 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Prenton Park was just last season, in October 2011, when they played out a goalless draw in a League One match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 20 Oct | Bournemouth | 3 - 1 | Tranmere Rvs. | League One |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 21 Jan | Bournemouth | 2 - 1 | Tranmere Rvs. | League One |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 01 Oct | Tranmere Rvs. | 0-0 | Bournemouth | League One |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 09 Apr | Bournemouth | 1 - 2 | Tranmere Rvs. | League One |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 06 Nov | Bournemouth | 5 - 3 | Tranmere Rvs. | F.A. Cup |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 21 Aug | Tranmere Rvs. | 0 - 3 | Bournemouth | League One |
| 2007/2008 | Mon 24 Mar | Bournemouth | 2 - 1 | Tranmere Rvs. | League One |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
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 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.
The away form of Bournemouth however, is much more impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. The Cherries's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 5 against.
Tranmere Rovers's 66 points from 45 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position.
Bournemouth are leading the way in the npower League One, with their 45 games giving them a return of 82 points.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tranmere Rovers | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| Bournemouth | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 18 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Its been an indifferent run of form for the Rovers of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Bournemouth, who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Tranmere Rovers | Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. Latest 5 games ended in defeat. Not won in the 5 most recent games. |
| Bournemouth | 4 successive away victories. 11 games since last away draw. Won each of the previous 8 matches. Last drawn game 21 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here