FootyMAD's Berwick Rangers match preview

Last updated : 24 March 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Berwick Rangers v Albion Rovers fixture

Albion Rvs. face a trip to Berwick Rangers at Shielfield Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 52 games played, Wee Rovers have recorded 13 wins, and Berwick Rgrs. have come away with 25 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, with Albion Rvs. inflicting a narrow 0 - 1 defeat upon the Borderers in a Scottish Division Three match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 28 JanAlbion Rvs.0 - 1Berwick Rgrs.SCD3
2005/2006Sat 10 DecBerwick Rgrs.0 - 1Albion Rvs.SCD3
2005/2006Sat 24 SepAlbion Rvs.0 - 2Berwick Rgrs.SCD3
1999/2000Sat 29 AprAlbion Rvs.0 - 0Berwick Rgrs.SCD3
1999/2000Sat 26 FebBerwick Rgrs.2 - 1Albion Rvs.SCD3
1999/2000Sat 16 OctAlbion Rvs.0 - 3Berwick Rgrs.SCD3
1999/2000Sat 14 AugBerwick Rgrs.1 - 1Albion Rvs.SCD3

Recent respective form guides

Berwick Rangers have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 6 to 5.

The away form of Albion Rvs. is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Wee Rovers have hit 4 goals, 8 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Berwick Rgrs. are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 60 points from 30 games. Albion Rvs. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 25 points from 30 matches.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Berwick Rgrs.65019315
Albion Rvs.6105383

FootyMad's prediction ...

Wee Rovers are in poor form away, and the FootyMad team are afraid to say this game can be passed over as a comfortable defeat against Berwick Rgrs.. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Berwick Rgrs. 4 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 7 .
Albion Rvs. Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 6 away matches.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.