FootyMAD's Rushden & Diamonds match preview

Last updated : 18 February 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Notts. County v Rushden & Diamonds fixture

Notts. County prepare to entertain Rushden & Diamonds at Meadow Lane on Saturday afternoon, hoping to break their duck against the visitors. Magpies lost the only previous game contested between the two teams.

The only previous meeting between Notts. County and Rushden & D. at was just last season, in September 2003, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-3 winners in a League Division Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 30 OctRushden & D.5 - 1Notts. CountyLGE2
2003/2004Tue 16 MarRushden & D.2 - 1Notts. CountyLGE1
2003/2004Tue 16 SepNotts. County1-3Rushden & D.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Notts. County's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Magpies have conceded a disappointing 8 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 3 of their own chances.

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, 14 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Notts. County are currently lying in 20th place in Coca-Cola League Two having mustered a points tally of 36 from their 32 matches played. Rushden & D. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 28 points from 32 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Notts. County6213497
Rushden & D.61145114

FootyMad's prediction ...

Attention punters! I see this as an opportunity for the Magpies to get the show back on the road by taking all the three points available. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Notts. CountyFailed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Rushden & D.Lost each of the previous 4 away matches.
Not won in previous 8 away matches.
An overall losing run of 3 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.