FM Preview: Tranmere Rovers v Carlisle United 13 Sep 2011

Last updated : 12 September 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Tranmere Rovers v Carlisle United fixture

Tranmere Rovers prepare to entertain Carlisle United at Prenton Park on Tuesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Rovers are clearly on top, winning 55.00% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Prenton Park was less than a year ago, in January 2011, the Rovers carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a League One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Mon 03 Jan Tranmere Rvs. 2-1 Carlisle Utd. League One
2010/2011 Tue 02 Nov Carlisle Utd. 2 - 0 Tranmere Rvs. League One
2009/2010 Mon 28 Dec Tranmere Rvs. 0 - 0 Carlisle Utd. League One
2009/2010 Sat 05 Sep Carlisle Utd. 3 - 0 Tranmere Rvs. League One
2008/2009 Sat 24 Jan Tranmere Rvs. 4 - 1 Carlisle Utd. League One
2008/2009 Sat 04 Oct Carlisle Utd. 1 - 2 Tranmere Rvs. League One
2007/2008 Wed 26 Dec Tranmere Rvs. 2 - 0 Carlisle Utd. League One

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Recent respective form guides

Tranmere Rovers have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. These games have seen the Rovers score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 4.

Carlisle United have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Tranmere Rovers's 11 points from 7 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.

Carlisle United's 10 points from 7 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Tranmere Rovers 6 1 3 2 6 7 6
Carlisle United 6 2 0 4 8 12 6

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been a distinctly poor show from Tranmere Rovers at home in recent games, and, though we cannot see a run starting here, we do think the Rovers will at least gain a draw. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Tranmere Rovers Drawn last 3 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Carlisle United Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
An overall losing run of 4 games.
No win in the 4 most recent games.

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