Basford United Seek Revenge Against AFC Rushden & Diamonds

This Saturday, December 6th, Greenwich Avenue will host a thrilling matchup between Basford United and AFC Rushden & Diamonds in the Non League Div One - Northern Midlands. The two teams have a rich history, with their last encounter resulting in a 4-2 win for AFC Rushden & Diamonds back in September.

Basford United are looking to turn the tables this time around. With a strong home record, they’ll be counting on their fans to cheer them on to victory. The team has been working hard to improve their defense, which will be crucial in containing AFC Rushden & Diamonds’ attacking threat.

AFC Rushden & Diamonds, on the other hand, will be looking to build on their recent form. They’ve had some impressive wins, including that 4-2 thrashing of Basford United earlier this season. However, they’ll need to be wary of Basford’s counter-attacking style, which has caught many teams off guard.

The head-to-head record between the two teams is evenly matched, with both sides having tasted victory in recent years. Basford United will be looking to draw inspiration from their 2015 FA Trophy win, where they emerged 3-1 victors against AFC Rushden & Diamonds.

In terms of predictions, Basford United are slight favorites to win, but the odds suggest it’ll be a closely contested match. A double chance bet on either Basford United or a draw seems like a safe option, given the 35% probability of a home win and a 35% chance of a draw.

With both teams expected to score around 2-3 goals, this match promises to be an exciting encounter. Will Basford United exact revenge for their earlier defeat, or will AFC Rushden & Diamonds continue their winning ways? One thing’s for sure - the fans at Greenwich Avenue are in for a treat on Saturday afternoon.