FootyMAD's Rushden & Diamonds match preview

Last updated : 25 January 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Rushden & Diamonds v Wrexham fixture

Wrexham face a trip to Rushden & Diamonds at Nene Park on Tuesday evening, and will hope to continue their unbeaten record at the ground. Half of the previous meetings have ended in a win, and the other half in a draw for Dragons.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in August 2008, 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:
2008/2009Tue 23 SepWrexham0 - 3Rushden & D.CONF
2008/2009Sun 17 AugRushden & D.1 - 1WrexhamCONF
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

Recent respective form guides

Rushden & Diamonds have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 12 goals for the Diamonds, with 5 goals against.

Wrexham have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 5 leaked at the wrong end.

Rushden & D. find themselves in a respectable 8th position, courtesy of the 42 points they have accumulated from 25 games. Wrexham find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 30 points from their 23 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rushden & D.6303869
Wrexham6213347

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. Won 3 successive home games.
12 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 7 .
Wrexham Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.