FootyMAD's Tranmere Rovers match preview

Last updated : 28 August 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Tranmere Rovers v Charlton Athletic fixture

Charlton Ath. travel to take on Tranmere Rovers at Prenton Park on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 1 of the 12 previous games, with the hosts winning just 5.

The last time the two teams met at Tranmere Rvs. was back in September 1999, over five years ago, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw in a League Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
1999/2000Tue 26 OctCharlton Ath.3 - 2Tranmere Rvs.CHMP
1999/2000Sat 25 SepTranmere Rvs.2 - 2Charlton Ath.CHMP
1997/1998Sat 25 AprCharlton Ath.2 - 0Tranmere Rvs.CHMP
1997/1998Sat 25 OctTranmere Rvs.2 - 2Charlton Ath.CHMP
1996/1997Fri 07 FebCharlton Ath.3 - 1Tranmere Rvs.CHMP
1996/1997Tue 29 OctTranmere Rvs.4 - 0Charlton Ath.CHMP
1995/1996Tue 30 AprCharlton Ath.0 - 0Tranmere Rvs.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Tranmere Rovers have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Rovers in those games, with 6 conceded.

The Addicks have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The Addicks's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 5 against.

Tranmere Rvs. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 3 points from their 4 games thus far. Charlton Ath. are leading the way in the Coca-Cola League One, with their 4 games giving them a return of 12 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Tranmere Rvs.6204896
Charlton Ath.650113615

FootyMad's prediction ...

Charlton Ath. are in reasonable form away from home coming into this match, and the Madmen are quite confident that they should come away with a comfortable victory from this contest. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Tranmere Rvs. Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Charlton Ath. 5 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.