FootyMAD's Berwick Rangers match preview

Last updated : 22 December 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 54 games played, Wee Rovers have recorded 13 wins, and Berwick Rgrs. have come away with 26 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a Scottish Division Three match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 14 OctAlbion Rvs.0 - 1Berwick Rgrs.SCD3
2006/2007Sat 05 AugBerwick Rgrs.1 - 1Albion Rvs.SCD3
2005/2006Sat 25 MarBerwick Rgrs.2 - 1Albion Rvs.SCD3
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

Recent respective form guides

Berwick Rangers have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 13 goals have been scored by the Borderers in those games, with 8 conceded.

In complete contrast to Berwick Rgrs., Albion Rvs. are having a torrid time on their travels, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Wee Rovers have hit 10 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Berwick Rgrs.'s total of 29 points from their 16 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Bells Scottish Division Three. Albion Rvs. see themselves just below half way in the Bells Scottish Division Three, showing a record of 21 points from their 17 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Berwick Rgrs.650111515
Albion Rvs.620410116

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. Won 4 successive home games.
6 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 5 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 12 .
Albion Rvs. Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.