FootyMAD's Rushden & Diamonds match preview

Last updated : 25 April 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Rushden & Diamonds v Aldershot Town fixture

Aldershot Tn. face a trip to Rushden & Diamonds at Nene Park at tea-time on Saturday, and will hope to continue their unbeaten record at the ground. The Shots won the only previous game contested between the two teams.

The only previous meeting between Rushden & D. and Aldershot Tn. at was just last season, in November 2006, with Aldershot Tn. inflicting a narrow 0 - 1 defeat upon the Diamonds in a Conference match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Thu 03 AprAldershot Tn.3 - 3Rushden & D.FAT
2007/2008Sat 17 NovAldershot Tn.2 - 1Rushden & D.CONF
2006/2007Sat 24 FebAldershot Tn.2 - 2Rushden & D.CONF
2006/2007Sat 25 NovRushden & D.0 - 1Aldershot Tn.CONF

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. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 in the wrong end.

The The Shots have had a decent run of form away from home recently, unbeaten in the last six, but with four of them resulting in draws. The The Shots's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 6 against.

Rushden & D. see themselves just below half way in the Blue Square (Conference) Premier, showing a record of 58 points from their 45 games played so far, Aldershot Tn. are leading the way in the Blue Square (Conference) Premier, with their 45 games giving them a return of 100 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rushden & D.6303479
Aldershot Tn.62406410

FootyMad's prediction ...

Aldershot Tn. 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. 4 games since last home draw.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Aldershot Tn. Previous 3 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 3 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.