The game between Rushden & Diamonds and Barrow in the (Conference) Premier on Saturday, 6th December 2008 at 15:00 takes centre stage for FootyMad's preview analysis.

History of the Rushden & Diamonds v Barrow fixture

Rushden & D. play host to Barrow at Nene Park on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The Diamonds won the only previous game contested between the two.

The only previous meeting between Rushden & D. and Barrow at was more than a decade ago, in August 1998, as they swept to an impressive 4-0 win in a Conference match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009	Tue 02 Sep	Barrow	1 - 1	Rushden & D.	CONF
1998/1999	Sat 09 Jan	Barrow	0 - 2	Rushden & D.	CONF
1998/1999	Sat 22 Aug	Rushden & D.	4-0	Barrow	CONF

Recent respective form guides

Rushden & Diamonds have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 in the wrong end.

The away form of Barrow is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. Bluebirds have conceded 10 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

Rushden & D.'s 32 points from 21 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position. Barrow find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 24 points from their 19 matches.

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

Current form guides:	P	W	D	L	F	A	P
Rushden & D.	6	3	1	2	7	4	10
Barrow	6	3	1	2	9	4	10

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but I think that Diamonds's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Barrow. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Rushden & D.	7 games since last home draw. Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Barrow	Not won in previous 3 away matches. Last drawn game 5 outings ago.