AFC Rushden & Diamonds vs Morecambe Prediction | FA Cup | 17/10

The encounter between AFC Rushden & Diamonds and Morecambe is set to kick off at 15:00 on Saturday, 17/10, at Hayden Road.

This FA Cup fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.

Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.

Our Recommended Bet

Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.

This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.

Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.

Recommended Bet

Draw

Why we predict a draw

We expect the match between AFC Rushden & Diamonds and Morecambe to end in a draw.

Both teams appear evenly matched, and we expect a balanced contest where neither side fully dominates. A draw looks like a likely outcome after 90 minutes.

Key Betting Insights

AFC Rushden & Diamonds

• Scored 10 goals in their last 5 matches
• Undefeated in their last 5 clashes
• Scored at least 1 goal in 5 consecutive matches

Morecambe

• Scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches
• Conceded in 3 of their last 5 matches
• Lost 3 of their last 5 matches

Draw: 3/1

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Match Result

1x2 Odds Comparison

Bookmaker	1	X	2	Over 2.5	Under 2.5
	16/5	3/1	4/5	1/100	1/100
	16/5	3/1	4/6	1/100	1/100
	3/1	11/4	4/6	1/100	1/100
	7/2	3/1	8/11	1/100	1/100

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AFC Rushden & Diamonds Preview

AFC Rushden & Diamonds is coming to the clash with Morecambe with the current statistics in the FA Cup:

• Matches played: 6

• Wins: 4

• Draws: 2

• Losses: 0

• Goals Scored: 15 (Avg. 2.5)

• Goals Conceded: 4 (Avg. 0.67)

When having a broader look at AFC Rushden & Diamonds's performance in all competitions this year, the statistics are as follows:

• Matches played: 2

• Wins: 1

• Draws: 0

• Losses: 1

• Goals Scored: 5 (Avg. 2.5)

• Goals Conceded: 1 (Avg. 0.5)

Team Statistics/Latest Results

AFC Rushden & Diamonds

Goals Scored: 5

Goals Conceded: 1

Average Goals Scored: 2.5

Average Goals Conceded: 0.5

Wins: 1

Goal Difference: 4

Date	Game	Result
03/10	AFC Rushden & Diamonds 2 - 1 Braintree Town	W
19/09	AFC Rushden & Diamonds 3 - 1 Peterborough Sports	W
05/09	Desborough Town 0 - 3 AFC Rushden & Diamonds	W
25/08	Long Eaton United 1 - 1 AFC Rushden & Diamonds	D
22/08	AFC Rushden & Diamonds 1 - 1 Long Eaton United	D

AFC Rushden & Diamonds to win the match: 16/5

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Morecambe Preview

On the other hand, Morecambe comes into this fixture with the following statistics in FA Cup:

• Matches played: 2

• Wins: 2

• Draws: 0

• Losses: 0

• Goals Scored: 5 (Avg. 2.5)

• Goals Conceded: 0 (Avg. 0)

Across all competitions this season, the team boasts the following performance:

• Matches played: 48

• Wins: 9

• Draws: 12

• Losses: 27

• Goals Scored: 67 (Avg. 1.4)

• Goals Conceded: 106 (Avg. 2.21)

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Morecambe

Goals Scored: 67

Goals Conceded: 106

Average Goals Scored: 1.4

Average Goals Conceded: 2.21

Wins: 9

Goal Difference: -39

Date	Game	Result
03/10	Morecambe 3 - 0 Darlington	W
19/09	Morecambe 2 - 0 Southport	W
25/04	Forest Green Rovers 5 - 0 Morecambe	L
18/04	Morecambe 0 - 3 Boreham Wood	L
11/04	Woking 5 - 1 Morecambe	L

Morecambe to win the match: 4/5

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Statistical Insights for AFC Rushden & Diamonds vs Morecambe

With at least one of the two sides yet to record a match in this competition, a like-for-like statistical comparison is not yet available for this fixture.

Recent form across all competitions still offers a useful reference point:

Key metrics

Team Form

AFC Rushden & Diamonds

England - FA Cup

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	W W W D D	2.2
Home	W W D L D	1.6
Away	W D W L L	1.4

Morecambe

England - FA Cup

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	W W L L L	1.2
Home	W W L D L	1.4
Away	L L W L W	1.2

Home Win

16/5

24.1%

Draw

11/4

26.25%

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Away Win

4/5

56.5%

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Key Metrics

Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners, and cards.

Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.

Key metrics

Goals Scored

AFC Rushden & Diamonds

10

last 5 matches

Morecambe

6

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

AFC Rushden & Diamonds scored +67% more goals than Morecambe in the last 5 matches.

AFC Rushden & Diamonds and Morecambe goals scored count, last 5 matches

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Braintree Town

2

Peterborough Sports

3

Desborough Town

3

Long Eaton United

1

Long Eaton United

1

3

Darlington

2

Southport

0

Forest Green Rovers

0

Boreham Wood

1

Woking

Key metrics

Goals Conceded

AFC Rushden & Diamonds

4

last 5 matches

Morecambe

13

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Morecambe conceded +225% more goals than AFC Rushden & Diamonds in the last 5 matches.

AFC Rushden & Diamonds and Morecambe goals conceded count, last 5 matches

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Braintree Town

1

Peterborough Sports

1

Desborough Town

0

Long Eaton United

1

Long Eaton United

1

0

Darlington

0

Southport

5

Forest Green Rovers

3

Boreham Wood

5

Woking

Key metrics

Corners

AFC Rushden & Diamonds

10

last 5 matches

Morecambe

18

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Morecambe received +80% more corners than AFC Rushden & Diamonds in the last 5 matches.

AFC Rushden & Diamonds and Morecambe corners count, last 5 matches

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Braintree Town

6

Peterborough Sports

-1

Desborough Town

-1

Long Eaton United

7

Long Eaton United

-1

5

Darlington

-1

Southport

2

Forest Green Rovers

6

Boreham Wood

6

Woking

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Dave is an established football tipster and NCTJ and NCE qualified journalist. He has over 23 years experience writing for sports websites including Teletext Sport, and providing betting tips for some of the biggest football betting sites. For his sins, he is a Barnsley FC supporter and gets to as many games as possible with his two sons.