The game between Bury and Rotherham United in the League Two on Tuesday, 21st October 2008 at 19:45 takes centre stage for FootyMad's preview analysis.
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Bury prepare to entertain Rotherham United at Gigg Lane on Tuesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Shakers are clearly on top, having won 18 and lost only 6 of the 31 games.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Gigg Lane was less than a year ago, in March 2008, with Bury running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a League Two match.
For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here
| Recent encounters between the teams: | |||||
| 2007/2008 | Tue 11 Mar | Bury | 3-0 | Rotherham U. | LGE2 |
| 2007/2008 | Tue 06 Nov | Rotherham U. | 2 - 1 | Bury | LGE2 |
| 2000/2001 | Mon 01 Jan | Bury | 0 - 0 | Rotherham U. | LGE1 |
| 2000/2001 | Sat 26 Aug | Rotherham U. | 1 - 2 | Bury | LGE1 |
| 1996/1997 | Sat 28 Dec | Rotherham U. | 1 - 1 | Bury | LGE1 |
| 1996/1997 | Sat 07 Sep | Bury | 3 - 1 | Rotherham U. | LGE1 |
| 1990/1991 | Tue 05 Mar | Rotherham U. | 0 - 3 | Bury | LGE1 |
Recent respective form guides
Bury have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 6 to 5.
Rotherham U. have an average recent record on the road, losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. The The Millers's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 6 goals for and 5 against.
Bury are currently occupying 2nd spot in their division, gaining 22 points from their 11 games. Rotherham U. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 2 points from 11 matches.
For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here
| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Bury | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 11 |
| Rotherham U. | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 11 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
Its a close one to call, but I think that The Shakers's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Rotherham U.. Home Win
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Bury | Not drawn a match in their last 3 . |
| Rotherham U. | Previous 2 away games have finished all-square. Not won in previous 4 away matches. No win in the 2 most recent games. |
