FootyMAD's Rushden & Diamonds match preview

Last updated : 25 December 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Rushden & Diamonds v Stevenage Borough fixture

Stevenage B. face a trip to Rushden & Diamonds at Nene Park on Wednesday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 6 games played, Boro have recorded 1 wins, and Rushden & D. have come away with 3 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in October 2006, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw in a Conference match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Tue 17 AprStevenage B.1 - 0Rushden & D.CONF
2006/2007Fri 06 OctRushden & D.2 - 2Stevenage B.CONF
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

Recent respective form guides

Rushden & Diamonds are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A total of 13 goals have been scored by the Diamonds in those games, with 8 conceded.

Stevenage B. have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. While the Boro have hit 8 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Rushden & D. find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 26 points from their 22 matches. Stevenage B. are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 42 points from 21 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rushden & D.630311129
Stevenage B.62049136

FootyMad's prediction ...

Not a lot has been going right generally for Stevenage B. on their travels as of late, but I can certainly see them gleaning a point from their game against Rushden & D.. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Rushden & D. 5 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 9 .
Stevenage B. Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.