FM Preview: Burton Albion v Rotherham United 26 Feb 2011

Last updated : 25 February 2011 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Burton Albion v Rotherham United fixture

Burton Albion prepare to entertain Rotherham United at The Pirelli Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to break their duck against the visitors. Out of their two previous meetings, the Brewers have lost both.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Pirelli Stadium was earlier this season, with Rotherham U. inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Brewers in a (Associate Members) match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2010/2011Wed 06 OctBurton Albion1-2Rotherham U.ASSM
2010/2011Sat 11 SepRotherham U.3 - 3Burton AlbionLGE2
2009/2010Sat 27 FebBurton Albion0 - 1Rotherham U.LGE2
2009/2010Sat 05 DecRotherham U.2 - 2Burton AlbionLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Burton Albion 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 Brewers in those games, with 5 conceded.

In complete contrast to Burton Albion, Rotherham U. are having a torrid time on their travels, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. While the The Millers have hit 5 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Burton Albion are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 29 points from 26 matches. Rotherham U. are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 50 points from 31 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Burton Albion61143114
Rotherham U.63031179

FootyMad's prediction ...

Burton Albion are performing very well at home, but your FootyMad panel reckons that the overall quality of Rotherham U. will prove too much for the homesters. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Burton Albion Unbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Rotherham U. Lost each of the previous 5 away matches.
Not won in previous 6 away matches.
Last drawn game 10 outings ago.