FootyMAD's Tranmere Rovers match preview

Last updated : 09 January 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Brentford v Tranmere Rovers fixture

Brentford prepare to entertain Tranmere Rovers at Griffin Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 14 games played, Bees have recorded 7 wins, and Tranmere Rvs. have come away with 5 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Griffin Park was less than a year ago, in March 2003, with Tranmere Rvs. inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Bees in a League Division Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 09 AugTranmere Rvs.4 - 1BrentfordLD2
2002/2003Sat 01 MarBrentford1-2Tranmere Rvs.LD2
2002/2003Sat 14 SepTranmere Rvs.3 - 1BrentfordLD2
2001/2002Sat 29 DecTranmere Rvs.1 - 0BrentfordLD2
2001/2002Sat 08 SepBrentford4 - 0Tranmere Rvs.LD2
1994/1995Tue 27 SepBrentford0 - 0Tranmere Rvs.LC
1994/1995Tue 20 SepTranmere Rvs.1 - 0BrentfordLC

Recent respective form guides

Brentford have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A total of 15 goals have been scored by the Bees in those games, with 9 conceded.

Tranmere Rvs. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Rovers's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.

Brentford are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 28 points from 25 matches. Tranmere Rvs. find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 30 points from their 24 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Brentford60243112
Tranmere Rvs.6231879

FootyMad's prediction ...

Brentford are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Brentford Been beaten in each of their previous 3 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 8 most recent games.
Tranmere Rvs. Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.