FootyMAD's Walsall match preview

Last updated : 21 January 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Tranmere Rovers v Walsall fixture

Tranmere Rvs. play host to Walsall at Prenton Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 26 games played, Rovers have recorded 13 wins, and Walsall have come away with 7 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Tranmere Rvs. was just over four years ago, in March 2000, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline 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:
2004/2005Tue 28 DecWalsall0 - 2Tranmere Rvs.LGE1
1999/2000Sat 25 MarTranmere Rvs.1-1WalsallCHMP
1999/2000Sun 26 DecWalsall1 - 2Tranmere Rvs.CHMP
1989/1990Sat 28 AprWalsall2 - 1Tranmere Rvs.LGE1
1989/1990Fri 10 NovTranmere Rvs.2 - 1WalsallLGE1
1979/1980Mon 07 AprWalsall2 - 0Tranmere Rvs.LGE2
1979/1980Tue 04 MarTranmere Rvs.0 - 1WalsallLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Tranmere Rovers have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 11 goals for the Rovers, with 4 goals against.

In complete contrast to Tranmere Rvs., Walsall are having a torrid time on their travels, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Saddlers have hit 5 goals, 8 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Tranmere Rvs. are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 52 points from 28 games. Walsall see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 35 points from their 27 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Tranmere Rvs.632114611
Walsall6213997

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Tranmere Rvs. fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Rovers. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Tranmere Rvs. Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Walsall Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.