FM Preview: Albion Rovers v Elgin City 29 Jan 2011

Last updated : 28 January 2011 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Albion Rovers v Elgin City fixture

Albion Rvs. prepare to entertain Elgin City at Cliftonhill on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 8 of the 23 previous games, with the Wee Rovers winning just 7.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Cliftonhill was earlier this season, with Albion Rvs. running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a Scottish Division Three match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2010/2011Tue 14 DecElgin City2 - 2Albion Rvs.SCD3
2010/2011Sat 25 SepAlbion Rvs.3-1Elgin CitySCD3
2009/2010Sat 10 AprAlbion Rvs.1 - 2Elgin CitySCD3
2009/2010Sat 06 FebElgin City3 - 1Albion Rvs.SCD3
2009/2010Sat 12 DecAlbion Rvs.1 - 1Elgin CitySCD3
2009/2010Sat 28 NovAlbion Rvs.1 - 0Elgin CitySFAC
2009/2010Sat 10 OctElgin City0 - 2Albion Rvs.SCD3

Recent respective form guides

Albion Rovers have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 in the wrong end.

Elgin City have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Albion Rvs. are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 28 points from 16 games. Elgin City's total of 28 points from their 18 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Irn Bru Scottish Division Three.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Albion Rvs.6222668
Elgin City6231889

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Albion Rvs. only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Albion Rvs. Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Elgin City Not won in previous 3 away matches.