FootyMAD's Rushden & Diamonds match preview

Last updated : 31 December 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Stevenage Borough v Rushden & Diamonds fixture

Stevenage B. prepare to entertain Rushden & Diamonds at Broadhall Way on Tuesday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 6 games played, Boro have recorded 3 wins, and Rushden & D. have come away with 1 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Broadhall Way was less than a year ago, in April 2007, the Boro carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Conference match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Wed 26 DecRushden & D.0 - 0Stevenage B.CONF
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

Recent respective form guides

Stevenage Borough have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 14 goals have been scored by the Boro in those games, with 10 conceded.

Rushden & D. have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The Diamonds's have scored 10 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 11.

Stevenage B. are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 46 points from 23 games. Rushden & D. find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 30 points from their 24 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stevenage B.631212710
Rushden & D.641111613

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Rushden & D. is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Boro in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Stevenage B. 4 games since last home draw.
Rushden & D. 3 successive away victories.
7 games since last away draw.
6 games since last defeat.