FootyMAD's Tranmere Rovers match preview

Last updated : 31 December 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Crewe Alexandra v Tranmere Rovers fixture

Crewe Alex. prepare to entertain Tranmere Rovers at The Alexandra Stadium on Tuesday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 62 games played, The Railwaymen have recorded 29 wins, and Tranmere Rvs. have come away with 16 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Alexandra Stadium was less than a year ago, in April 2007, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline 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 02 OctTranmere Rvs.1 - 1Crewe Alex.LGE1
2006/2007Sat 28 AprCrewe Alex.1-1Tranmere Rvs.LGE1
2006/2007Tue 16 JanTranmere Rvs.1 - 0Crewe Alex.LGE1
2002/2003Sat 08 MarTranmere Rvs.2 - 1Crewe Alex.LGE1
2002/2003Sat 21 SepCrewe Alex.2 - 0Tranmere Rvs.LGE1
2000/2001Sat 03 MarCrewe Alex.3 - 1Tranmere Rvs.CHMP
2000/2001Sat 30 SepTranmere Rvs.1 - 3Crewe Alex.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Crewe Alexandra have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The The Railwaymen's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Tranmere Rvs. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Rovers's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 6 goals for and 5 against.

Crewe Alex. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 25 points from 23 matches. Tranmere Rvs.'s 34 points from 23 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Crewe Alex.60243132
Tranmere Rvs.63127510

FootyMad's prediction ...

Crewe Alex. are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Crewe Alex. Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 8 most recent games.
Tranmere Rvs. Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.