FootyMAD's Rushden & Diamonds match preview

Last updated : 31 December 2008 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 Thursday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 8 games played, Boro have recorded 2 wins, and Rushden & D. have come away with 3 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 3 winners in a Shield (Conference Cup) match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Fri 26 DecStevenage B.3 - 1Rushden & D.CONF
2008/2009Tue 04 NovRushden & D.0 - 3Stevenage B.CNFC
2007/2008Tue 01 JanStevenage B.2 - 1Rushden & D.CONF
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

Recent respective form guides

Rushden & Diamonds have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. These games have seen the Diamonds score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 4.

Stevenage B. have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Boro have hit 4 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Rushden & D. find themselves in a respectable 8th position, courtesy of the 37 points they have accumulated from 25 games. Stevenage B.'s 37 points from 26 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rushden & D.6141787
Stevenage B.633011412

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.. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Rushden & D. Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Stevenage B. Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
7 games since last defeat.