FootyMAD's Rushden & Diamonds match preview

Last updated : 19 March 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Brentford v Rushden & Diamonds fixture

Brentford prepare to entertain Rushden & Diamonds at Griffin Park on Saturday afternoon, for the first time in their history, and will be hoping to give their new opponents the runaround.



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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 13 SepRushden & D.0 - 1BrentfordLD2

Recent respective form guides

Brentford's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While Bees have scored 8, a worringly large 11 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Rushden & D. is pretty dire, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. Diamonds have conceded 12 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Brentford are stuck down in the relegation zone of Nationwide League Division Two with a return of just 35 points from their 37 games thus far. Rushden & D. see themselves just below half way in the Nationwide League Division Two, showing a record of 47 points from their 37 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Brentford60155131
Rushden & D.6222558

FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Griffin Park for the Bees and the Madmen are unable to see past Rushden & D. claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics:
Brentford Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 8 most recent games.
Rushden & D. Not won in previous 6 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.