FootyMAD's Rochdale match preview

Last updated : 05 September 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Rochdale v Wycombe Wanderers fixture

Wycombe Wdrs. face a trip to Rochdale at Spotland on Saturday afternoon, and will hope to continue their unbeaten record at the ground. In the past, victory has been gained over 50% of the time for Chairboys.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in February 2008, with Wycombe Wdrs. inflicting a narrow 0 - 1 defeat upon the Dale in a League Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 23 FebRochdale0 - 1Wycombe Wdrs.LGE2
2007/2008Sat 12 JanWycombe Wdrs.0 - 1RochdaleLGE2
2006/2007Sat 06 JanWycombe Wdrs.1 - 1RochdaleLGE2
2006/2007Sat 16 SepRochdale0 - 2Wycombe Wdrs.LGE2
2005/2006Sat 10 DecWycombe Wdrs.3 - 0RochdaleLGE2
2005/2006Tue 09 AugRochdale1 - 2Wycombe Wdrs.LGE2
2004/2005Mon 28 MarRochdale1 - 1Wycombe Wdrs.LGE2

Recent respective form guides

Rochdale are unbeaten in their last six home games, but have drawn three of them. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Dale in those games, with 4 conceded.

The Chairboys have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The Chairboys's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 6 goals for and 4 against.

Rochdale see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League Two, showing a record of 5 points from their 4 games played so far, Wycombe Wdrs. are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 10 points from 4 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rochdale6132676
Wycombe Wdrs.63125610

FootyMad's prediction ...

Wycombe Wdrs. are not doing too bad on their travels, and I think they should continue by carving out a narrow victory at Rochdale. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Rochdale Unbeaten in the last 12 home games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Wycombe Wdrs. 6 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.