FM Preview: Tranmere Rovers v Scunthorpe United 29 Dec 2012

Last updated : 28 December 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Tranmere Rovers v Scunthorpe United fixture

Tranmere Rovers prepare to entertain Scunthorpe United at Prenton Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 28 games played, Rovers have recorded 14 wins, and Scunthorpe United have come away with 11 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Prenton Park was less than a year ago, in May 2012, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Tue 02 Oct Scunthorpe U. 1 - 3 Tranmere Rvs. League One
2011/2012 Sat 05 May Tranmere Rvs. 1-1 Scunthorpe U. League One
2011/2012 Sat 29 Oct Scunthorpe U. 4 - 2 Tranmere Rvs. League One
2008/2009 Sat 02 May Scunthorpe U. 1 - 1 Tranmere Rvs. League One
2008/2009 Tue 16 Dec Scunthorpe U. 2 - 1 Tranmere Rvs. (Associate Members)
2008/2009 Tue 25 Nov Tranmere Rvs. 2 - 0 Scunthorpe U. League One
2006/2007 Sat 21 Apr Tranmere Rvs. 0 - 2 Scunthorpe U. 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. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 6.

Scunthorpe United have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. While the Iron have hit 9 goals, 14 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Tranmere Rovers are holding the final promotion place in the npower League One, and have accumulated 44 points from the 24 games they have played so far.

Scunthorpe United are stuck down in the relegation zone of npower League One with a return of just 20 points from their 23 games thus far.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Tranmere Rovers 6 2 3 1 7 10 9
Scunthorpe United 6 1 1 4 7 14 4

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but we think that Rovers's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Scunthorpe United. Home Win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Tranmere Rovers Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Scunthorpe United 7 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.

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