FootyMAD's Rochdale match preview

Last updated : 24 April 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Luton Town v Rochdale fixture

Luton Town play host to Rochdale at Kenilworth Road on Saturday afternoon, aiming to maintain a near-perfect record against their opponents. The The Hatters have claimed victory from 4 of the previous 5 games.

The last time the two teams met at Luton Town was back in October 2001, over five years ago, with Rochdale inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the The Hatters in a League Division Three match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 22 NovRochdale2 - 0Luton TownLGE2
2003/2004Sat 06 DecRochdale0 - 2Luton TownFAC
2001/2002Sat 09 FebRochdale1 - 0Luton TownLGE2
2001/2002Sat 20 OctLuton Town0-1RochdaleLGE2
1969/1970Sat 25 AprRochdale1 - 2Luton TownLGE1
1969/1970Sat 22 NovLuton Town2 - 0RochdaleLGE1
1967/1968Sat 10 FebLuton Town4 - 1RochdaleLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Luton Town have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The The Hatters's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

The away form of Rochdale is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Dale have hit 4 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Luton Town find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 44 games have yielded only 25 points. Rochdale's total of 69 points from their 44 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League Two.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Luton Town6132686
Rochdale61234125

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your FootyMad panel thinks that Luton Town's indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against Rochdale. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Luton Town Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Rochdale Not won in previous 3 away matches.
No win in the 2 most recent games.