This week FootyMad's match preview focuses on the game between Altrincham and Rushden & Diamonds at 15:00 on Saturday, 29th November 2008 in the (Conference) Premier.

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History of the Altrincham v Rushden & Diamonds fixture

Altrincham prepare to entertain Rushden & Diamonds at Moss Lane on Saturday afternoon,

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Moss Lane was just last season, in October 2007, with Rushden & D. inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Robins in a (Conference) Premier match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Mon 29 SepRushden & D.1 - 1AltrinchamCONF
2007/2008Sat 16 FebRushden & D.1 - 0AltrinchamCONF
2007/2008Sat 06 OctAltrincham1-2Rushden & D.CONF
2006/2007Sat 06 JanAltrincham2 - 1Rushden & D.CONF
2006/2007Sat 09 SepRushden & D.3 - 0AltrinchamCONF
1999/2000Sat 15 AprRushden & D.1 - 0AltrinchamCONF
1999/2000Sat 02 OctAltrincham1 - 2Rushden & D.CONF

Recent respective form guides

Altrincham are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. These low-scoring games have seen just 4 goals scored and conceded.

Rushden & D. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The games have constituted a decent return of 9 goals for the Diamonds, and 7 goals against.

Altrincham's 28 points from 19 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position. Rushden & D.'s 29 points from 20 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Altrincham6222548
Rushden & D.6213367

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Altrincham only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Altrincham Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Rushden & D. Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.