FM Preview: Albion Rovers v Forfar Athletic 25 Feb 2012

Last updated : 24 February 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Albion Rovers v Forfar Athletic fixture

Albion Rovers prepare to entertain Forfar Athletic at Cliftonhill on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 68 games played, Wee Rovers have recorded 34 wins, and Forfar Athletic have come away with 19 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Cliftonhill was earlier this season, the Wee Rovers carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Scottish Division Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sat 29 Oct Forfar Ath. 0 - 2 Albion Rvs. Scottish Division Two
2011/2012 Sat 13 Aug Albion Rvs. 1-0 Forfar Ath. Scottish Division Two
2009/2010 Sat 20 Mar Forfar Ath. 1 - 1 Albion Rvs. Scottish Division Three
2009/2010 Sat 23 Jan Albion Rvs. 0 - 1 Forfar Ath. Scottish Division Three
2009/2010 Sat 05 Dec Forfar Ath. 2 - 2 Albion Rvs. Scottish Division Three
2009/2010 Sat 19 Sep Albion Rvs. 1 - 1 Forfar Ath. Scottish Division Three
2008/2009 Sat 14 Mar Forfar Ath. 4 - 0 Albion Rvs. Scottish Division Three

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Recent respective form guides

Albion Rovers are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A total of 14 goals have been scored by the Wee Rovers in those games, with 9 conceded.

Forfar Athletic have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Loons have hit 7 goals, 14 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Albion Rovers are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 22 points from 24 matches.

Forfar Athletic are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 22 points from 23 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Albion Rovers 6 0 1 5 2 14 1
Forfar Athletic 6 1 2 3 7 15 5

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Your FootyMad panel thinks that Albion Rovers's indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against Forfar Athletic. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Albion Rovers Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 8 most recent games.
Forfar Athletic Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 5 most recent games.

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