FM Preview: Barnet v Rochdale 08 May 2010

Last updated : 07 May 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Barnet v Rochdale fixture

Barnet prepare to entertain Rochdale at Underhill Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Bees are clearly on top, having won 9 and lost only 2 of the 14 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Underhill Stadium was just last season, in March 2009, the Bees carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a League Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 10 OctRochdale2 - 1BarnetLGE2
2008/2009Tue 03 MarBarnet2-1RochdaleLGE2
2008/2009Tue 18 NovRochdale3 - 2BarnetFAC
2008/2009Sat 08 NovBarnet1 - 1RochdaleFAC
2008/2009Sat 16 AugRochdale3 - 1BarnetLGE2
2007/2008Tue 15 AprRochdale3 - 0BarnetLGE2
2007/2008Sat 15 SepBarnet0 - 0RochdaleLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Barnet's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The Bees's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.

Rochdale's away form is none too clever either, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. While the Dale have hit 6 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Barnet are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 45 points from 45 matches. Rochdale are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola League Two, and have accumulated 82 points from the 45 games they have played so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
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FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Underhill Stadium for the Bees and the Madmen are unable to see past Rochdale claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics:
Barnet Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 6 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 6 most recent games.
Rochdale Lost each of the previous 4 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
An overall losing run of 3 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.