FootyMAD's Rushden & Diamonds match preview

Last updated : 07 April 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bristol Rovers v Rushden & Diamonds fixture

Bristol Rvs. prepare to entertain Rushden & Diamonds at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon, determined to stop the rot against their opponents, having lost out to their rivals on 2 of the previous 3 occassions.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Memorial Stadium was less than a year ago, in April 2005, with Bristol Rvs. running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a League Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Mon 02 JanRushden & D.2 - 3Bristol Rvs.LGE2
2004/2005Sat 09 AprBristol Rvs.3-0Rushden & D.LGE2
2004/2005Mon 30 AugRushden & D.0 - 0Bristol Rvs.LGE2
2002/2003Sat 05 AprBristol Rvs.1 - 2Rushden & D.LGE2
2002/2003Sat 30 NovRushden & D.2 - 1Bristol Rvs.LGE2
2001/2002Sat 16 MarBristol Rvs.0 - 3Rushden & D.LGE2
2001/2002Sat 01 DecRushden & D.3 - 1Bristol Rvs.LGE2

Recent respective form guides

Bristol Rovers are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 8.

The away form of Rushden & D. is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Diamonds have hit 4 goals, 15 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Bristol Rvs. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca Cola League Two, picking up 56 points from their 40 games so far. Rushden & D. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca Cola League Two with a return of just 41 points from their 40 games thus far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bristol Rvs.6303869
Rushden & D.63217611

FootyMad's prediction ...

Bristol Rvs. are not exactly setting the world alight at Memorial Stadium at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Rushden & D. in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Bristol Rvs. Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Rushden & D. Not won in previous 10 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.