FootyMAD's Rushden & Diamonds match preview

Last updated : 05 October 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Rushden & Diamonds v Stevenage Borough fixture

Stevenage B. travel to take on Rushden & Diamonds at Nene Park on Friday evening, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Boro will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them with only a 20.00% success rate in the fixture.

The last time the two teams met at Rushden & D. was back in September 2000, over five years ago, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw in a Conference match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2000/2001Sat 27 JanStevenage B.0 - 2Rushden & D.CONF
2000/2001Tue 05 SepRushden & D.2 - 2Stevenage B.CONF
1999/2000Mon 03 JanStevenage B.2 - 2Rushden & D.CONF
1999/2000Mon 27 DecRushden & D.2 - 1Stevenage B.CONF
1998/1999Tue 09 MarRushden & D.2 - 1Stevenage B.CONF
1998/1999Sat 26 DecStevenage B.0 - 0Rushden & D.CONF
1997/1998Thu 01 JanStevenage B.2 - 1Rushden & D.CONF

Recent respective form guides

Rushden & Diamonds have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 6.

The away form of Stevenage B. is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Boro have hit 6 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Rushden & D. see themselves just below half way in the Nationwide Conference, showing a record of 15 points from their 13 games played so far, Stevenage B.'s 15 points from 13 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rushden & D.6123685
Stevenage B.63127910

FootyMad's prediction ...

Stevenage B. are in a sorry state of late on their travels, though the Mad panel can see them coming away from Nene Park with a well-deserved point. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Rushden & D. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Stevenage B. Not won in previous 10 away matches.
5 games since last defeat.