FootyMAD's Rushden & Diamonds match preview

Last updated : 16 August 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Rushden & Diamonds v Wrexham fixture

Wrexham pack their bags to visit Rushden & Diamonds at Nene Park on Sunday afternoon, and will hope to continue their unbeaten record at the ground. Victory has been gained on 2 of the 3 previous occasions for Dragons.

The previous match played between the two at Nene Park was within the last three years, in January 2006, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 2 winners in a League Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Tue 14 FebWrexham2 - 0Rushden & D.LGE2
2005/2006Sat 14 JanRushden & D.0 - 2WrexhamLGE2
2003/2004Sat 28 FebWrexham1 - 1Rushden & D.LGE1
2003/2004Sat 25 OctRushden & D.2 - 3WrexhamLGE1
2002/2003Sat 08 MarWrexham3 - 0Rushden & D.LGE2
2002/2003Sat 21 SepRushden & D.2 - 2WrexhamLGE2

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 generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Wrexham is pretty dire, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. While the Dragons have hit 6 goals, 14 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Rushden & D. are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 6 points from 2 games. Wrexham's 3 points from 2 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rushden & D.6213477
Wrexham63031189

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Diamonds, as the Dragons have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Rushden & D. Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Wrexham 11 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 9 outings ago.