FootyMAD's Montrose match preview

Last updated : 24 October 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Albion Rovers v Montrose fixture

Albion Rvs. prepare to entertain Montrose at Cliftonhill on Tuesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 63 games played, Wee Rovers have recorded 30 wins, and Montrose have come away with 24 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Cliftonhill was less than a year ago, in March 2005, with Montrose inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Wee Rovers in a Scottish Division Three match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 13 AugMontrose0 - 2Albion Rvs.SCD3
2004/2005Sat 05 MarAlbion Rvs.1-2MontroseSCD3
2004/2005Sat 15 JanMontrose0 - 1Albion Rvs.SCD3
2004/2005Sat 06 NovAlbion Rvs.1 - 2MontroseSCD3
2004/2005Sat 04 SepMontrose1 - 1Albion Rvs.SCD3
2003/2004Sat 20 MarMontrose3 - 1Albion Rvs.SCD3
2003/2004Sat 07 FebAlbion Rvs.3 - 0MontroseSCD3

Recent respective form guides

Albion Rovers's home form is most definitely relegation standard, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. While Wee Rovers have scored 5, a worringly large 15 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Montrose is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Gable Endies have hit 5 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Albion Rvs. see themselves just below half way in the Bells Scottish Division Three, showing a record of 8 points from their 10 games played so far, Montrose see themselves just below half way in the Bells Scottish Division Three, showing a record of 9 points from their 10 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Albion Rvs.61147154
Montrose6123485

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been a distinctly poor show from Albion Rvs. at home in recent games, and, though I cannot see a run starting here, I do think the Wee Rovers will at least gain a draw. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Albion Rvs. Been beaten in each of their previous 5 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 9 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Montrose Not won in previous 7 away matches.