FootyMAD's Rotherham United match preview

Last updated : 28 August 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Macclesfield Town v Rotherham United fixture

Macclesfield prepare to entertain Rotherham United at Moss Rose on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve on a record of draws against their opponents.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Moss Rose was less than a year ago, in October 2008, with Rotherham U. inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the The Silkmen in a League Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 31 JanRotherham U.2 - 0MacclesfieldLGE2
2008/2009Sat 25 OctMacclesfield1-2Rotherham U.LGE2
2007/2008Tue 01 JanRotherham U.3 - 0MacclesfieldLGE2
2007/2008Tue 02 OctMacclesfield1 - 1Rotherham U.LGE2
2005/2006Tue 22 NovRotherham U.1 - 2MacclesfieldASSM
1999/2000Sat 05 FebRotherham U.2 - 1MacclesfieldLGE2
1999/2000Mon 30 AugMacclesfield1 - 1Rotherham U.LGE2

Recent respective form guides

Macclesfield Town have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While The Silkmen have scored 5, a worringly large 9 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Rotherham U. is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the The Millers have hit 5 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Macclesfield find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 5 points from their 4 matches. Rotherham U. are just outside the promotion places, in 5th, having taken 9 points from 4 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Macclesfield6132486
Rotherham U.640210812

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your FootyMad panel thinks that Macclesfield's indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against Rotherham U.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Macclesfield 6 games since last home draw.
Rotherham U. 5 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 11 outings ago.