FootyMAD's Rochdale match preview

Last updated : 14 September 2007 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, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having chalked up an impressive 8 wins out of 11 previous matches.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Underhill Stadium was less than a year ago, in November 2006, as the Bees squeezed past their rivals by a scoreline of 3-2 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:
2006/2007Mon 09 AprRochdale0 - 2BarnetLGE2
2006/2007Sat 18 NovBarnet3-2RochdaleLGE2
2005/2006Tue 25 AprRochdale1 - 1BarnetLGE2
2005/2006Sat 24 SepBarnet1 - 1RochdaleLGE2
2000/2001Sat 21 AprBarnet3 - 0RochdaleLGE2
2000/2001Sat 04 NovRochdale0 - 0BarnetLGE2
1999/2000Sat 06 MayRochdale1 - 1BarnetLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Barnet have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Bees in those games, with 7 conceded.

Rochdale have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. While the Dale have hit 7 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Barnet find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 5 points from their 5 matches. Rochdale are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 4 points from 4 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Barnet61237115
Rochdale61328116

FootyMad's prediction ...

Barnet may be coming up against a decent side in Rochdale, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Bees. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Barnet 4 games since last home draw.
Rochdale Not won in previous 3 away matches.
4 games since last defeat.