FootyMAD's Rushden & Diamonds match preview

Last updated : 22 January 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Rushden & Diamonds v Barrow fixture

Barrow face a trip to Rushden & Diamonds at Nene Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. The two previous games have resulted in one drawn game and one defeat for the Bluebirds.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in December 2008, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a (Conference) Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
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

Rushden & Diamonds have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Diamonds in those games, with 6 conceded.

The Bluebirds 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. 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 39 points they have accumulated from 24 games. Barrow find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 28 points from their 24 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rushden & D.6204686
Barrow63219811

FootyMad's prediction ...

This promises to be an excellent test for the in-form Bluebirds, but one which I believe will end in stalemate. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Rushden & D. 11 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Barrow 5 games since last away draw.