FootyMAD's Tranmere Rovers match preview

Last updated : 26 March 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Brighton & Hove Albion v Tranmere Rovers fixture

Brighton & HA prepare to entertain Tranmere Rovers at Withdean Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 17 games played, Seagulls have recorded 8 wins, and Tranmere Rvs. have come away with 3 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Withdean Stadium was less than a year ago, in March 2009, when they played out a goalless draw 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:
2009/2010Sat 17 OctTranmere Rvs.2 - 1Brighton & HALGE1
2008/2009Sat 28 MarBrighton & HA0-0Tranmere Rvs.LGE1
2008/2009Sat 20 DecTranmere Rvs.1 - 0Brighton & HALGE1
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

Recent respective form guides

Brighton & Hove Albion have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 6 to 4.

Tranmere Rvs. have an average recent record on the road, losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. These low-scoring games have seen just 3 goals scored and conceded.

Brighton & HA see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 44 points from their 37 games played so far, Tranmere Rvs. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 38 points from 36 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Brighton & HA64119213
Tranmere Rvs.6222588

FootyMad's prediction ...

Brighton & HA are not exactly setting the world alight at Withdean Stadium at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Tranmere Rvs. in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Brighton & HA 5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Tranmere Rvs. Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.