FootyMAD Rushden & Diamonds match preview

Last updated : 22 August 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Tranmere Rovers v Rushden & Diamonds fixture

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



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Recent respective form guides

Tranmere Rovers are unbeaten in their last six home games, winning five of them, and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 15 goals for the Rovers, with 6 goals against.

The Diamonds have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Tranmere's total of 4 points from their 2 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Natiowide League Division Two. Rushden & D see themselves just below half way in the Natiowide League Division Two, showing a record of 3 points from their 2 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Tranmere651012316
Rushden & D64209314

FootyMad's prediction ...

Tranmere may be coming up against a decent side in Rushden & D, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Rovers. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Tranmere Won 4 successive home games.
5 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 5 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Rushden & D Undefeated in last 5 away games.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.