FootyMad attempt to assist you with their form guide as Colchester United take on Tranmere Rovers in a League One match on Tuesday, 10th February 2009 at 19:45.

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History of the Colchester United v Tranmere Rovers fixture

Colchester U. are ready to welcome Tranmere Rovers to Weston Homes Community Stadium on Tuesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 22 games played, U's have recorded 9 wins, and Tranmere Rvs. have come away with 6 victories.

The previous match played between the two at Weston Homes Community Stadium was within the last three years, in April 2006, the U's carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a League One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Fri 26 SepTranmere Rvs.3 - 4Colchester U.LGE1
2005/2006Mon 17 AprColchester U.1-0Tranmere Rvs.LGE1
2005/2006Sat 22 OctTranmere Rvs.0 - 0Colchester U.LGE1
2004/2005Sat 12 FebTranmere Rvs.1 - 1Colchester U.LGE1
2004/2005Sat 23 OctColchester U.1 - 2Tranmere Rvs.LGE1
2003/2004Sat 31 JanColchester U.1 - 1Tranmere Rvs.LGE1
2003/2004Sat 30 AugTranmere Rvs.1 - 1Colchester U.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Colchester United have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the U's in those games, with 4 conceded.

In complete contrast to Colchester U., Tranmere Rvs. are having a torrid time on their travels, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Rovers have hit 4 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Colchester U.'s 42 points from 28 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position. Tranmere Rvs.'s 44 points from 28 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Colchester U.64209314
Tranmere Rvs.63129610

FootyMad's prediction ...

Colchester U. may be coming up against a decent side in Tranmere Rvs., but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the U's. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Colchester U. Won 3 successive home games.
4 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 8 matches.
Tranmere Rvs. Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 10 away matches.
No win in the 2 most recent games.