FootyMAD's Gretna match preview

Last updated : 13 February 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Gretna v Albion Rovers fixture

Albion Rvs. face a trip to Gretna at Raydale Park on Saturday evening, and have come away with little in previous meetings, having managed to conjure up just 1 wins from the previous 3 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, with Gretna running out comfortable 3 - 1 winners 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:
2003/2004Fri 14 NovAlbion Rvs.1 - 3GretnaSCD3
2003/2004Sat 30 AugGretna3 - 1Albion Rvs.SCD3
2002/2003Sat 08 MarAlbion Rvs.1 - 1GretnaSCD3
2002/2003Sat 07 DecGretna1 - 2Albion Rvs.SCD3
2002/2003Sat 09 NovAlbion Rvs.2 - 1GretnaSCD3
2002/2003Sat 24 AugGretna2 - 0Albion Rvs.SCD3

Recent respective form guides

Gretna have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 14 goals for the Black and Whites, with 5 goals against.

In complete contrast to Gretna, Albion Rvs. are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Wee Rovers have hit 7 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Gretna are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 39 points from 21 games. Albion Rvs. see themselves just below half way in the Bells Scottish Division Three, showing a record of 23 points from their 20 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Gretna63127810
Albion Rvs.62139127

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Black and Whites, as the Wee Rovers have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Gretna 6 games since last home draw.
Albion Rvs. Not won in previous 2 away matches.