FootyMAD's Chesterfield match preview

Last updated : 12 March 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Tranmere Rovers v Chesterfield fixture

Tranmere Rvs. prepare to entertain Chesterfield at Prenton Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 45 games played, Rovers have recorded 22 wins, and Chesterfield have come away with 14 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Prenton Park was earlier this season, as the Rovers squeezed past their rivals by a scoreline of 3-2 in a F.A. Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 13 DecChesterfield2 - 2Tranmere Rvs.LD2
2003/2004Sat 08 NovTranmere Rvs.3-2ChesterfieldFAC
2002/2003Sat 29 MarTranmere Rvs.2 - 1ChesterfieldLD2
2002/2003Sat 12 OctChesterfield1 - 0Tranmere Rvs.LD2
2001/2002Sat 02 FebTranmere Rvs.0 - 0ChesterfieldLD2
2001/2002Sat 29 SepChesterfield0 - 2Tranmere Rvs.LD2
1985/1986Tue 19 NovChesterfield0 - 1Tranmere Rvs.FAC

Recent respective form guides

Tranmere Rovers are unbeaten in their last six home games, but have drawn three of them. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Rovers in those games, with 5 conceded.

Chesterfield have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. Spireites have conceded 15 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Tranmere Rvs. find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 41 points from their 34 matches. Chesterfield are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 37 points from 34 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Tranmere Rvs.6123585
Chesterfield640211712

FootyMad's prediction ...

Both teams are displaying reasonable form at the moment, and for that reason, the Madmen predict the game will end in stalemate. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Tranmere Rvs. Unbeaten in the last 14 home games.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Chesterfield Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.