FootyMAD's Milton Keynes Dons FC match preview

Last updated : 26 November 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Tranmere Rovers v Milton Keynes Dons FC fixture

Tranmere Rvs. are ready to welcome Milton Keynes Dons FC to Prenton Park on Saturday afternoon, determined to stop the rot against their opponents, having lost out to their rivals on 3 of the previous 4 occassions.

The previous match played between the two at Prenton Park was more than three years back, in December 2000, where Milton Keynes annihilated the Rovers 0-4 in a League Division One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2000/2001Sat 23 DecTranmere Rvs.0-4WimbledonCHMP
2000/2001Sat 12 AugWimbledon0 - 0Tranmere Rvs.CHMP
1994/1995Sun 29 JanTranmere Rvs.0 - 2WimbledonFAC
1982/1983Tue 15 MarWimbledon4 - 0Tranmere Rvs.LGE2
1982/1983Sat 02 OctTranmere Rvs.0 - 2WimbledonLGE2
1980/1981Sat 07 MarWimbledon2 - 1Tranmere Rvs.LGE2
1980/1981Fri 03 OctTranmere Rvs.3 - 0WimbledonLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Tranmere Rovers have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 10 to 9.

The away form of Milton Keynes is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Dons have hit 9 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Tranmere Rvs. are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola League One, and have accumulated 35 points from the 18 games they have played so far. Milton Keynes are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 14 points from their 18 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Tranmere Rvs.64027812
Milton Keynes61146144

FootyMad's prediction ...

Though Tranmere Rvs. are not exactly setting the world alight at Prenton Park in recent games, I can confidently predict that they will easily sweep aside the opposition put before them. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Tranmere Rvs. Won 3 successive home games.
5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 9 .
Milton Keynes Lost each of the previous 4 away matches.
Not won in previous 5 away matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.