AFC Rushden & Diamonds vs Stratford tips and predictions

Eye-catching clash in Southern League Central Division

The home team has been impressive in the final third. They'll want to show some flair. It's likely that when these sides get underway they're going to generate some goals even if the match odds look bang on the money.

It's anyone's guess what happens here. The inclination of this write-up is towards the home win but they could slip up here. They will fancy their chances though.

Make of it what you will but AFC Rushden & Diamonds might have reasons to be confident about adding to Stratford's recent defeats. The wheels seem to have come off for the visitors. They've been beaten in their last 5 matches. Obviously they've had different opposition but that doesn't stand out as the record of a confident team.

This home side is making the most of a recent purple patch and they've been solving a lot of problems. AFC Rushden & Diamonds have scored at least once in 11 of their recent 12 matches.

Stratford have actually conceded two or more goals in 14 of their last 16 matches. To double-down on these issues, chances on goal have been conspicuous by their absence. The visitors haven't really been able to depend on their goal-scorers in their latest engagements. They've scored one or less goals in 13 of their last 18 matches.

In their last outing Stratford were beaten 4-2 by Royston.

It's possible this is a match that will simply depend on which side starts the match more brightly. The betting markets suggest that neither side will keep a clean sheet during this match as they could be well matched. Whatever happens, with the odds-against price on BTTS No, that seems the better option here.