FootyMAD's Rushden & Diamonds match preview

Last updated : 09 January 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Rushden & Diamonds v Luton Town fixture

Luton Town face a trip to Rushden & Diamonds at Nene Park on Saturday afternoon, and will hope to continue their unbeaten record at the ground. Out of their two previous meetings, the Hatters have come away with all the points on both occassions.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, with Luton Town inflicting a narrow 1 - 2 defeat upon the Diamonds in a (Associate Members) match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Tue 04 NovRushden & D.1 - 2Luton TownAM
2003/2004Sat 09 AugLuton Town3 - 1Rushden & D.LD2
2001/2002Sat 09 MarRushden & D.1 - 2Luton TownLD3
2001/2002Sat 15 DecLuton Town1 - 0Rushden & D.LD3

Recent respective form guides

Rushden & Diamonds have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 13 goals have been scored by the Diamonds in those games, with 7 conceded.

The Hatters have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The Hatters's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 6 goals for and 5 against.

Rushden & D.'s 35 points from 25 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position. Luton Town lie just outside the playoff positions in the Nationwide League Division Two, picking up 37 from their 24 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rushden & D.6222768
Luton Town63126610

FootyMad's prediction ...

An interesting game for the Hatters to play at the moment, and one from which I believe will see Luton Town take away one point. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Rushden & D. Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Luton Town Undefeated in last 3 away games.
4 games since last defeat.