FootyMAD's Rochdale match preview

Last updated : 02 March 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Barnet v Rochdale fixture

Barnet prepare to entertain Rochdale at Underhill Stadium on Tuesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Bees are clearly on top, having won 8 and lost only 2 of the 13 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Underhill Stadium was earlier this season, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a F.A. Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
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
2006/2007Mon 09 AprRochdale0 - 2BarnetLGE2
2006/2007Sat 18 NovBarnet3 - 2RochdaleLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Barnet losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. A generous 10 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Rochdale however, is much more impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 12 goals for the Dale, and 6 goals against.

Barnet are currently lying in 20th place in Coca-Cola League Two having mustered a points tally of 27 from their 32 matches played. Rochdale are currently occupying 2nd spot in their division, gaining 58 points from their 33 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Barnet6132996
Rochdale64119413

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 Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Rochdale 4 successive away victories.
9 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.