The Analyst: Shrimpers v Rovers

Last updated : 13 February 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Southend United v Tranmere Rovers fixture

Southend Utd. prepare to entertain Tranmere Rovers at Roots Hall on Saturday afternoon,

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Roots Hall was just last season, in October 2007, with Tranmere Rvs. inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Shrimpers 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:
2008/2009Sat 15 NovTranmere Rvs.2 - 2Southend Utd.LGE1
2007/2008Sat 26 AprTranmere Rvs.1 - 0Southend Utd.LGE1
2007/2008Sat 06 OctSouthend Utd.1-2Tranmere Rvs.LGE1
2005/2006Sat 21 JanTranmere Rvs.0 - 0Southend Utd.LGE1
2005/2006Sat 17 SepSouthend Utd.3 - 1Tranmere Rvs.LGE1
2001/2002Tue 08 JanSouthend Utd.1 - 3Tranmere Rvs.FAC
1996/1997Fri 28 MarTranmere Rvs.3 - 0Southend Utd.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Southend United have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The Shrimpers's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.

The away form of Tranmere Rvs. is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Rovers have hit 5 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Southend Utd. see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 34 points from their 28 games played so far, Tranmere Rvs. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League One, picking up 47 from their 29 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Southend Utd.61144114
Tranmere Rvs.63128510

The Analyst's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Southend Utd.9 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Tranmere Rvs.4 games since last away draw.