FootyMAD's Forfar Athletic match preview

Last updated : 19 March 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Forfar Athletic v Albion Rovers fixture

Albion Rvs. face a trip to Forfar Athletic at Station Park on Saturday afternoon, and have come away with little in previous meetings, having taken no points from 44 of the 66 contests.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw 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:
2009/2010Sat 23 JanAlbion Rvs.0 - 1Forfar Ath.SCD3
2009/2010Sat 05 DecForfar Ath.2 - 2Albion Rvs.SCD3
2009/2010Sat 19 SepAlbion Rvs.1 - 1Forfar Ath.SCD3
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

Recent respective form guides

Forfar Athletic's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While Loons have scored 6, a worringly large 13 have been leaked at the other end.

Albion Rvs.'s away form is none too clever either, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Wee Rovers have hit 6 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Forfar Ath. are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 40 points from 26 games. Albion Rvs. see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, showing a record of 33 points from their 24 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Forfar Ath.61145164
Albion Rvs.63127610

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Wee Rovers out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Forfar Ath.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Forfar Ath. Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 4 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Albion Rvs. Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.