FM Preview: Rotherham United v Barnet 12 Jan 2013

Last updated : 11 January 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Rotherham United v Barnet fixture

Barnet face a trip to Rotherham United at Don Valley Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 10 games played, Bees have recorded 2 wins, and Rotherham United have come away with 4 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Don Valley Stadium was just last season, in August 2011, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a League Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Sat 22 Sep Barnet 0 - 0 Rotherham U. League Two
2011/2012 Sat 03 Mar Barnet 1 - 1 Rotherham U. League Two
2011/2012 Sat 20 Aug Rotherham U. 2-2 Barnet League Two
2010/2011 Sat 05 Mar Rotherham U. 0 - 0 Barnet League Two
2010/2011 Sat 18 Sep Barnet 1 - 4 Rotherham U. League Two
2009/2010 Sat 24 Apr Barnet 0 - 1 Rotherham U. League Two
2009/2010 Sat 26 Sep Rotherham U. 3 - 0 Barnet League Two

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Recent respective form guides

Rotherham United have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 13 to 11.

Barnet have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Bees have hit 5 goals, 8 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Rotherham United are holding the final promotion place in the npower League Two, and have accumulated 43 points from the 25 games they have played so far.

Barnet are currently lying in 20th place in npower League Two having mustered a points tally of 26 from their 27 matches played.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Rotherham United 6 4 0 2 12 7 12
Barnet 6 3 1 2 8 6 10

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Barnet have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Rotherham United may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Rotherham United 4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 7 .
Barnet No sequences of note

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