FootyMAD's Arbroath match preview

Last updated : 05 August 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Albion Rovers v Arbroath fixture

Albion Rvs. prepare to entertain Arbroath at Cliftonhill on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 26 of the 66 previous games, with the Wee Rovers winning just 25.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Cliftonhill was less than a year ago, in December 2004, with Arbroath inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Wee Rovers in a Scottish F.A. Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 11 DecAlbion Rvs.0-1ArbroathSFAC
1997/1998Wed 29 AprAlbion Rvs.0 - 2ArbroathSCD3
1997/1998Sat 04 AprAlbion Rvs.0 - 1ArbroathSCD3
1997/1998Sat 20 DecArbroath3 - 1Albion Rvs.SCD3
1997/1998Sat 04 OctArbroath3 - 0Albion Rvs.SCD3
1996/1997Sat 19 AprAlbion Rvs.1 - 2ArbroathSCD3
1996/1997Tue 18 FebArbroath1 - 2Albion Rvs.SCD3

Recent respective form guides

Albion Rovers's dreadful home form has resulted in just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While Wee Rovers have scored 5, a worringly large 18 have been leaked at the other end.

Arbroath's away form is none too clever either, collecting just 4 draws from the last six contests. While the Red Lichties have hit 11 goals, 15 have hit the back of the wrong net.



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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Albion Rvs.61145164
Arbroath62139127

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been a distinctly poor show from Albion Rvs. at home in recent games, and, though I cannot see a run starting here, I do think the Wee Rovers will at least gain a draw. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Albion Rvs. Been beaten in each of their previous 3 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Arbroath Not won in previous 6 away matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.