FootyMAD's Tranmere Rovers match preview

Last updated : 19 December 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Tranmere Rovers v Brighton & Hove Albion fixture

Brighton & HA face a trip to Tranmere Rovers at Prenton Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 16 games played, Seagulls have recorded 5 wins, and Tranmere Rvs. have come away with 8 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in August 2007, with Tranmere Rvs. running out comfortable 2 - 0 winners in a League One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Tue 12 FebBrighton & HA0 - 0Tranmere Rvs.LGE1
2007/2008Sat 25 AugTranmere Rvs.2 - 0Brighton & HALGE1
2006/2007Mon 09 AprTranmere Rvs.2 - 1Brighton & HALGE1
2006/2007Sat 18 NovBrighton & HA0 - 1Tranmere Rvs.LGE1
2003/2004Wed 10 MarBrighton & HA3 - 0Tranmere Rvs.LGE1
2003/2004Sat 20 DecTranmere Rvs.1 - 0Brighton & HALGE1
2001/2002Tue 05 FebBrighton & HA1 - 0Tranmere Rvs.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Tranmere Rovers have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Rovers in those games, with 5 conceded.

In complete contrast to Tranmere Rvs., Brighton & HA are having a torrid time on their travels, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. Seagulls have conceded 9 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Tranmere Rvs.'s 30 points from 20 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position. Brighton & HA are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 20 points from 20 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Tranmere Rvs.6213677
Brighton & HA60244102

FootyMad's prediction ...

Seagulls are in poor form away, and the FootyMad team are afraid to say this game can be passed over as a comfortable defeat against Tranmere Rvs.. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Tranmere Rvs. 4 games since last home draw.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Brighton & HA Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 10 away matches.
No win in the 7 most recent games.