FootyMad attempt to assist you with their form guide as Oxford United take on Rushden & Diamonds in a (Conference) Premier match on Saturday, 4th October 2008 at 15:00.

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History of the Oxford United v Rushden & Diamonds fixture

Oxford Utd. prepare to entertain Rushden & Diamonds at The Kassam Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 7 games played, U's have recorded 3 wins, and Rushden & D. have come away with 2 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Kassam Stadium was less than a year ago, in April 2008, the U's carving out a narrow 1-0 victory 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:
2007/2008Tue 22 AprOxford Utd.1-0Rushden & D.CONF
2007/2008Thu 01 NovRushden & D.5 - 0Oxford Utd.CONF
2006/2007Mon 29 JanOxford Utd.0 - 1Rushden & D.CONF
2006/2007Sat 09 DecRushden & D.1 - 0Oxford Utd.CONF
2005/2006Sat 28 JanRushden & D.3 - 0Oxford Utd.LGE2
2005/2006Sat 10 SepOxford Utd.2 - 2Rushden & D.LGE2
2004/2005Sun 26 DecRushden & D.3 - 3Oxford Utd.LGE2

Recent respective form guides

Oxford United are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the U's in those games, with 8 conceded.

The away form of Rushden & D. however, is much more impressive, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. Those games have seen the Diamonds pummel 11 goals, and let in 4.

Oxford Utd. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 12 points from 12 matches. Rushden & D.'s 19 points from 12 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Oxford Utd.6213887
Rushden & D.632111411

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the U's of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Rushden & D., who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Oxford Utd. Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Rushden & D. Undefeated in last 3 away games.
5 games since last defeat.