FootyMAD's Montrose match preview

Last updated : 11 September 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Montrose v Albion Rovers fixture

Albion Rvs. face a trip to Montrose at Links Park Ground on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 74 games played, Wee Rovers have recorded 27 wins, and Montrose have come away with 33 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in May 2009, the Gable Endies carving out a narrow 1 - 0 victory in a Scottish Division Three match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 09 MayMontrose1 - 0Albion Rvs.SCD3
2008/2009Sat 21 MarAlbion Rvs.0 - 1MontroseSCD3
2008/2009Sat 20 DecMontrose1 - 2Albion Rvs.SCD3
2008/2009Sat 04 OctAlbion Rvs.0 - 1MontroseSCD3
2007/2008Sat 15 MarAlbion Rvs.0 - 3MontroseSCD3
2007/2008Sat 02 FebMontrose2 - 1Albion Rvs.SCD3
2007/2008Sat 20 OctAlbion Rvs.1 - 3MontroseSCD3

Recent respective form guides

Montrose have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Gable Endies in those games, with 7 conceded.

In complete contrast to Montrose, Albion Rvs. are having a torrid time on their travels, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. Wee Rovers have conceded 11 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Montrose find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 4 games have yielded only 1 points. Albion Rvs.'s total of 7 points from their 3 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Irn Bru Scottish Division Three.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Montrose60243132
Albion Rvs.63127910

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 Montrose. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Montrose Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 6 most recent games.
Albion Rvs. Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.