FM Preview: Grimsby Town v Rushden & Diamonds 28 Dec 2010

Last updated : 27 December 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Grimsby Town v Rushden & Diamonds fixture

Grimsby Town play host to Rushden & Diamonds at Blundell Park on Tuesday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The majority of those games have been won by the Mighty Mariners.

The last time the two teams met at Grimsby Town was back in August 2005, over five years ago, with Grimsby Town running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a League Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2010/2011Sat 28 AugRushden & D.4 - 1Grimsby TownCONF
2005/2006Sat 04 MarRushden & D.1 - 1Grimsby TownLGE2
2005/2006Mon 29 AugGrimsby Town2-0Rushden & D.LGE2
2004/2005Mon 28 MarGrimsby Town0 - 0Rushden & D.LGE2
2004/2005Sat 21 AugRushden & D.1 - 0Grimsby TownLGE2
2003/2004Sat 17 AprGrimsby Town1 - 0Rushden & D.LGE1
2003/2004Sat 01 NovRushden & D.3 - 1Grimsby TownLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Grimsby Town have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Mighty Mariners in those games, with 5 conceded.

Rushden & D. have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The Diamonds's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 9 goals for and 8 against.

Grimsby Town's 29 points from 20 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position. Rushden & D. find themselves in a respectable 8th position, courtesy of the 32 points they have accumulated from 21 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Grimsby Town62311059
Rushden & D.60334103

FootyMad's prediction ...

None of the two sides are showing much worthwhile form at present, so the Madmen can look no further than a single point for the Mighty Mariners. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Grimsby Town Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Unbeaten run of 5 matches.
Rushden & D. Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 6 most recent games.