FootyMAD's Forfar Athletic match preview

Last updated : 18 September 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Albion Rovers v Forfar Athletic fixture

Albion Rvs. prepare to entertain Forfar Athletic at Cliftonhill on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Wee Rovers are clearly on top, winning 50.77% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Cliftonhill was less than a year ago, in January 2009, with Albion Rvs. running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Scottish Division Three match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 14 MarForfar Ath.4 - 0Albion Rvs.SCD3
2008/2009Sat 31 JanAlbion Rvs.2-0Forfar Ath.SCD3
2008/2009Sat 18 OctForfar Ath.0 - 0Albion Rvs.SCD3
2008/2009Sat 02 AugAlbion Rvs.1 - 3Forfar Ath.SCD3
2007/2008Sat 12 AprForfar Ath.1 - 4Albion Rvs.SCD3
2007/2008Tue 26 FebForfar Ath.1 - 0Albion Rvs.SCD3
2007/2008Sat 09 FebAlbion Rvs.0 - 0Forfar Ath.SCD3

Recent respective form guides

Albion Rovers have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The Loons have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the Loons, and 16 goals against.

Albion Rvs. are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 8 points from 4 games. Forfar Ath. are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, with their 5 games giving them a return of 10 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Albion Rvs.6222498
Forfar Ath.630311139

FootyMad's prediction ...

Albion Rvs. are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Albion Rvs. Won 3 successive home games.
6 games since last home draw.
Forfar Ath. Last drawn game 7 outings ago.