FootyMAD's Rotherham United match preview

Last updated : 17 September 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Coventry City v Rotherham United fixture

Coventry City prepare to entertain Rotherham United at Highfield Road Stadium on Saturday afternoon, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having chalked up an impressive 6 wins out of 9 previous matches.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Highfield Road Stadium was less than a year ago, in April 2004, 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:
2003/2004Sat 24 AprCoventry City1-1Rotherham U.CHMP
2003/2004Tue 02 DecRotherham U.2 - 0Coventry CityCHMP
2002/2003Sat 15 FebRotherham U.1 - 0Coventry CityCHMP
2002/2003Sat 02 NovCoventry City2 - 1Rotherham U.CHMP
2001/2002Wed 06 FebCoventry City2 - 0Rotherham U.CHMP
2001/2002Wed 17 OctRotherham U.0 - 0Coventry CityCHMP
1986/1987Tue 07 OctRotherham U.0 - 1Coventry CityLC

Recent respective form guides

Coventry City have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Sky Blues in those games, with 6 conceded.

In complete contrast to Coventry City, Rotherham U. are having a torrid time on their travels, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the The Millers have hit 4 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Coventry City's 11 points from 8 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position. Rotherham U. find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 8 games have yielded only 3 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Coventry City631212910
Rotherham U.6105293

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Coventry City Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Rotherham U. Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 6 away matches.
An overall losing run of 4 games.
No win in the 4 most recent games.