FootyMAD's Tranmere Rovers match preview

Last updated : 11 April 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Brentford v Tranmere Rovers fixture

Brentford prepare to entertain Tranmere Rovers at Griffin Park on Tuesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 15 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 just last season, in January 2004, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a League Division Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 30 OctTranmere Rvs.1 - 0BrentfordLGE1
2003/2004Sat 10 JanBrentford2-2Tranmere Rvs.LGE1
2003/2004Sat 09 AugTranmere Rvs.4 - 1BrentfordLGE1
2002/2003Sat 01 MarBrentford1 - 2Tranmere Rvs.LGE1
2002/2003Sat 14 SepTranmere Rvs.3 - 1BrentfordLGE1
2001/2002Sat 29 DecTranmere Rvs.1 - 0BrentfordLGE1
2001/2002Sat 08 SepBrentford4 - 0Tranmere Rvs.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Brentford have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The Rovers have had a decent run of form away from home recently, unbeaten in the last six, but with four of them resulting in draws. The Rovers's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 6 against.

Brentford lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League One, picking up 66 points from their 40 games so far. Tranmere Rvs. are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 75 points from 41 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Brentford63218511
Tranmere Rvs.641113713

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 Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Tranmere Rvs. Undefeated in last 10 away games.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.