FootyMAD's Rochdale match preview

Last updated : 23 September 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Barnet v Rochdale fixture

Barnet play host to Rochdale at Underhill Stadium on Saturday afternoon, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having chalked up an impressive 7 wins out of 9 previous matches.

The last time the two teams met at Barnet was just over four years ago, in April 2001, with Barnet running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a League Division Three match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2000/2001Sat 21 AprBarnet3-0RochdaleLGE2
2000/2001Sat 04 NovRochdale0 - 0BarnetLGE2
1999/2000Sat 06 MayRochdale1 - 1BarnetLGE2
1999/2000Sat 09 OctBarnet1 - 0RochdaleLGE2
1998/1999Sat 20 MarRochdale0 - 0BarnetLGE2
1998/1999Sat 31 OctBarnet0 - 1RochdaleLGE2
1997/1998Sat 02 MayRochdale2 - 1BarnetLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Barnet are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Rochdale have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Dale's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 9 goals for and 7 against.

Barnet see themselves just below half way in the Coca Cola League Two, showing a record of 11 points from their 9 games played so far, Rochdale are holding the final promotion place in the Coca Cola League Two, and have accumulated 16 points from the 9 games they have played so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Barnet61146104
Rochdale630312129

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Bees of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Rochdale, who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Barnet 5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Rochdale Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.