FootyMAD's Rushden & Diamonds match preview

Last updated : 14 January 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Cheltenham Town v Rushden & Diamonds fixture

Cheltenham T. are ready to welcome Rushden & Diamonds to Whaddon Road on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Robins are clearly on top, with a 60.00% success rate in the fixture.

The previous match played between the two at Whaddon Road was within the last three years, in May 2002, with Cheltenham T. running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a Div. Three Play-Offs match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 18 SepRushden & D.1 - 0Cheltenham T.LGE2
2001/2002Mon 06 MayCheltenham T.3-1Rushden & D.D3P
2001/2002Sat 02 MarCheltenham T.1 - 1Rushden & D.LGE2
2001/2002Sat 22 SepRushden & D.1 - 0Cheltenham T.LGE2
1998/1999Sat 03 AprRushden & D.1 - 2Cheltenham T.CONF
1998/1999Sat 28 NovCheltenham T.1 - 0Rushden & D.CONF
1997/1998Sat 07 MarRushden & D.4 - 1Cheltenham T.CONF

Recent respective form guides

Cheltenham Town have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While Robins have scored 5, a worringly large 8 have been leaked at the other end.

Rushden & D. have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Diamonds have hit 4 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Cheltenham T. see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League Two, showing a record of 34 points from their 26 games played so far, Rushden & D. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 25 points from 27 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cheltenham T.6132586
Rushden & D.60336133

FootyMad's prediction ...

Cheltenham T. are not exactly setting the world alight at Whaddon Road at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Rushden & D. in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Cheltenham T. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Rushden & D. Not won in previous 5 away matches.
No win in the 11 most recent games.