FM Preview: Montrose v Albion Rovers 06 Nov 2010

Last updated : 05 November 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Montrose v Albion Rovers fixture

Albion Rvs. face a trip to Montrose at Links Park Ground on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 76 games played, Wee Rovers have recorded 27 wins, and Montrose have come away with 33 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2010, when they played out a goalless draw in a Scottish Division Three match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2010/2011Sat 11 SepAlbion Rvs.3 - 1MontroseSCD3
2009/2010Sat 13 MarAlbion Rvs.1 - 0MontroseSCD3
2009/2010Tue 02 MarMontrose0 - 0Albion Rvs.SCD3
2009/2010Sat 07 NovAlbion Rvs.0 - 0MontroseSCD3
2009/2010Sat 12 SepMontrose0 - 0Albion Rvs.SCD3
2008/2009Sat 09 MayMontrose1 - 0Albion Rvs.SCD3
2008/2009Sat 21 MarAlbion Rvs.0 - 1MontroseSCD3

Recent respective form guides

Montrose haven't lost in their last six home matches, but have drawn four of them. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 17 goals for the Gable Endies, with 7 goals against.

The away form of Albion Rvs. is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Wee Rovers have hit 7 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Montrose see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, showing a record of 12 points from their 10 games played so far, Albion Rvs. are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 20 points from 10 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Montrose633018912
Albion Rvs.63129810

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Gable Endies, as the Wee Rovers have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Montrose Drawn last 3 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 6 matches.
Albion Rvs. Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.