FootyMAD's Rushden & Diamonds match preview

Last updated : 03 November 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Rushden & Diamonds v Dagenham & Redbridge fixture

Dag. & Red. travel to take on Rushden & Diamonds at Nene Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. The Daggers lost the only previous game played between the two.

The only previous meeting between Rushden & D. and Dag. & Red. at was back in September 2000, over five years ago, the Diamonds carving out a narrow 2 - 1 victory in a Conference match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2000/2001Tue 26 SepRushden & D.2 - 1Dag. & Red.CONF
2000/2001Sat 26 AugDag. & Red.0 - 2Rushden & D.CONF

Recent respective form guides

Rushden & Diamonds's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Dag. & Red.'s away form is none too clever either, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 12 goals for the Daggers, and 8 goals against.

Rushden & D. find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 17 points from their 17 matches. Dag. & Red. are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 36 points from 17 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rushden & D.60245112
Dag. & Red.641114713

FootyMad's prediction ...

Daggers have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from Nene Park with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Rushden & D. Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Not won in the 9 most recent games.
Dag. & Red. Undefeated in last 3 away games.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.