FootyMAD Rushden & Diamonds match preview

Last updated : 29 August 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Oldham Athletic v Rushden & Diamonds fixture

Oldham Ath. prepare to entertain Rushden & Diamonds at Boundary 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

Oldham Athletic have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 14 goals have been scored by the Latics in those games, with 8 conceded.

The Diamonds have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occassions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The Diamonds's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Oldham Ath. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Natiowide League Division Two with a return of just 1 points from their 4 games thus far. Rushden & D's 7 points from 4 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Oldham Ath.60157131
Rushden & D622210128

FootyMad's prediction ...

Oldham Ath. are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Oldham Ath. Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 8 most recent games.
Rushden & D 4 games since last away draw.
4 games since last defeat.