FootyMAD's Rushden & Diamonds match preview

Last updated : 26 August 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Rushden & Diamonds v Lincoln City fixture

Lincoln City face a trip to Rushden & Diamonds at Nene Park on Saturday afternoon,

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2005, as the visitors ran out cosy 1 - 4 winners in a League Two match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Fri 25 MarRushden & D.1 - 4Lincoln CityLGE2
2004/2005Sat 14 AugLincoln City1 - 3Rushden & D.LGE2
2002/2003Sat 12 AprRushden & D.1 - 0Lincoln CityLGE2
2002/2003Sat 23 NovLincoln City1 - 2Rushden & D.LGE2
2001/2002Sat 12 JanLincoln City2 - 4Rushden & D.LGE2
2001/2002Thu 16 AugRushden & D.0 - 0Lincoln CityLGE2

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. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Lincoln City is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the The Red Imps have hit 4 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Rushden & D.'s 5 points from 3 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position. Lincoln City's 5 points from 4 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rushden & D.6123375
Lincoln City62221198

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Diamonds, as the The Red Imps have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Rushden & D. Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Lincoln City Not won in previous 6 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.