FootyMAD's Tranmere Rovers match preview

Last updated : 17 August 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Gillingham v Tranmere Rovers fixture

Gillingham prepare to entertain Tranmere Rovers at Priestfield Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve on a record of draws against their opponents.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Priestfield Stadium was less than a year ago, in January 2007, with Gillingham running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a League One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Fri 26 JanGillingham2-0Tranmere Rvs.LGE1
2006/2007Sat 23 DecTranmere Rvs.2 - 3GillinghamLGE1
2005/2006Sat 11 FebGillingham1 - 1Tranmere Rvs.LGE1
2005/2006Sat 24 SepTranmere Rvs.2 - 2GillinghamLGE1
2000/2001Tue 20 MarGillingham2 - 1Tranmere Rvs.CHMP
2000/2001Sat 19 AugTranmere Rvs.3 - 2GillinghamCHMP
1978/1979Sat 13 JanGillingham3 - 2Tranmere Rvs.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Gillingham have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 7.

In complete contrast to Gillingham, Tranmere Rvs. are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Rovers have hit 8 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Gillingham are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 0 points from their 1 games thus far. Tranmere Rvs. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 0 points from their 1 games thus far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Gillingham6213597
Tranmere Rvs.6123795

FootyMad's prediction ...

Gillingham may be coming up against a decent side in Tranmere Rvs., but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the The Gills. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Gillingham 6 games since last home draw.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Tranmere Rvs. Not won in previous 5 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.