FootyMAD's Rushden & Diamonds match preview

Last updated : 12 February 2010 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 Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 9 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 just last season, in January 2009, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a (Conference) Premier match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 29 AugStevenage B.2 - 1Rushden & D.CONF
2008/2009Thu 01 JanRushden & D.1 - 1Stevenage B.CONF
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

Recent respective form guides

Rushden & Diamonds have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Diamonds in those games, with 3 conceded.

The Boro have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The Boro's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 5 against.

Rushden & D.'s total of 52 points from their 29 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Blue Square (Conference) Premier. Stevenage B. are leading the way in the Blue Square (Conference) Premier, with their 30 games giving them a return of 63 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rushden & D.641116413
Stevenage B.650119415

FootyMad's prediction ...

Stevenage B. are not doing too bad on their travels, and I think they should continue by carving out a narrow victory at Rushden & D.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Rushden & D. Unbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Stevenage B. 6 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.