The game between Rushden & Diamonds and Eastbourne Borough in the (Conference) Premier on Tuesday, 9th February 2010 at 19:45 takes centre stage for FootyMad's preview analysis.

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History of the Rushden & Diamonds v Eastbourne Borough fixture

Rushden & D. prepare to entertain Eastbourne Borough at Nene Park on Tuesday evening, 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 Eastbourne B. at was just last season, in November 2008, with Rushden & D. running out comfortable 2-0 winners 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:
2009/2010Sat 15 AugEastbourne B.1 - 1Rushden & D.CONF
2008/2009Sat 22 NovRushden & D.2-0Eastbourne B.CONF
2008/2009Sat 09 AugEastbourne B.0 - 1Rushden & D.CONF

Recent respective form guides

Rushden & Diamonds have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Diamonds in those games, with 4 conceded.

Eastbourne B. have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The 's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Rushden & D. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Blue Square (Conference) Premier, picking up 49 points from their 28 games so far. Eastbourne B. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 29 points from 29 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rushden & D.641116513
Eastbourne B.6222688

FootyMad's prediction ...

Rushden & D. may be coming up against a decent side in Eastbourne B., but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Diamonds. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Rushden & D. Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Eastbourne B. Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.