The Analyst: Shrimpers v Rovers

Last updated : 12 February 2010 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, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 23 games played, Shrimpers have recorded 9 wins, and Tranmere Rvs. have come away with 8 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Roots Hall was less than a year ago, in February 2009, the Shrimpers carving out a narrow 2-1 victory 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:
2009/2010Tue 24 NovTranmere Rvs.2 - 0Southend Utd.LGE1
2008/2009Sat 14 FebSouthend Utd.2-1Tranmere Rvs.LGE1
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

Recent respective form guides

Southend United are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The Shrimpers's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 11.

Tranmere Rvs. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 leaked at the wrong end.

Southend Utd. find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 31 points from their 29 matches. Tranmere Rvs. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 29 points from their 29 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Southend Utd.61236105
Tranmere Rvs.6222448

The Analyst's prediction ...

With Southend Utd. only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Southend Utd.Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Tranmere Rvs.No sequences of note