FM Preview: Barrow v Rushden & Diamonds 21 Aug 2010

Last updated : 20 August 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Barrow v Rushden & Diamonds fixture

Barrow prepare to entertain Rushden & Diamonds at Holker Street Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to break their duck against the visitors. There have only been 1 against the opposition from the 3 matches played by the Bluebirds.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Holker Street Stadium was less than a year ago, in September 2009, where Rushden & D. annihilated the Bluebirds 1-6 in a (Conference) Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 23 JanRushden & D.4 - 1BarrowCONF
2009/2010Sat 05 SepBarrow1-6Rushden & D.CONF
2008/2009Sat 06 DecRushden & D.1 - 1BarrowCONF
2008/2009Tue 02 SepBarrow1 - 1Rushden & D.CONF
1998/1999Sat 09 JanBarrow0 - 2Rushden & D.CONF
1998/1999Sat 22 AugRushden & D.4 - 0BarrowCONF

Recent respective form guides

Barrow have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 7.

Rushden & D. have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Barrow find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 2 games have yielded only 0 points. Rushden & D. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 1 points from 2 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Barrow62138117
Rushden & D.6132576

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your number one FootyMad panel have studied this game long and hard, and cannot separate the two. A draw for the Bluebirds. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Barrow 6 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Rushden & D. Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
No win in the 5 most recent games.