FM Preview: Airdrie United v East Fife 07 May 2011

Last updated : 06 May 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Airdrie United v East Fife fixture

East Fife face a trip to Airdrie United at Shyberry Excelsior Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 37 games played, Fifers have recorded 7 wins, and Airdrie United have come away with 16 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Scottish Division Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Tue 08 Mar Airdrie Utd. 1-1 East Fife Scottish Division Two
2010/2011 Sat 26 Feb East Fife 0 - 1 Airdrie Utd. Scottish Division Two
2010/2011 Sat 07 Aug East Fife 3 - 3 Airdrie Utd. Scottish Division Two
2008/2009 Wed 13 Aug East Fife 0 - 3 Airdrie Utd. Scottish Challenge Cup
2004/2005 Tue 10 Aug Airdrie Utd. 3 - 0 East Fife Scottish League Cup
2003/2004 Wed 31 Mar Airdrie Utd. 2 - 1 East Fife Scottish Division Two
2003/2004 Sat 07 Feb East Fife 0 - 1 Airdrie Utd. Scottish Division Two

For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here

Recent respective form guides

Airdrie United are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. While The Diamonds have scored 10, a worringly large 14 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of East Fife however, is much more impressive, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 12 goals for the Fifers, and 8 goals against.

Airdrie United lie just outside the playoff positions in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Two, picking up 47 points from their 35 games so far.

East Fife lie just outside the playoff positions in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Two, picking up 51 from their 35 games so far.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Airdrie United 6 3 0 3 11 12 9
East Fife 6 4 2 0 13 6 14

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Fifers 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 Airdrie United. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Airdrie United 4 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
East Fife 3 successive away victories.
4 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.

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