FM Preview: East Fife v Arbroath 14 Jan 2012

Last updated : 13 January 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the East Fife v Arbroath fixture

East Fife prepare to entertain Arbroath at Bayview Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 62 games played, Fifers have recorded 31 wins, and Arbroath have come away with 22 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Bayview Stadium was two seasons ago, in March 2010, with East Fife running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a Scottish Division Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sat 20 Aug Arbroath 3 - 0 East Fife Scottish Division Two
2009/2010 Sat 01 May Arbroath 2 - 2 East Fife Scottish Division Two
2009/2010 Tue 16 Mar East Fife 3-1 Arbroath Scottish Division Two
2009/2010 Wed 27 Jan Arbroath 0 - 1 East Fife Scottish Division Two
2009/2010 Sat 22 Aug East Fife 1 - 1 Arbroath Scottish Division Two
2008/2009 Sat 04 Apr East Fife 0 - 0 Arbroath Scottish Division Two
2008/2009 Sat 17 Jan Arbroath 0 - 2 East Fife Scottish Division Two

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

Recent respective form guides

East Fife have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 13 goals have been scored by the Fifers in those games, with 10 conceded.

Arbroath have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

East Fife are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 19 points from 16 matches.

Arbroath are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 32 points from 17 games.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
East Fife 6 2 0 4 8 12 6
Arbroath 6 1 3 2 7 11 6

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FootyMad's prediction ...

East Fife are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
East Fife 6 games since last home draw.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Arbroath Not won in previous 3 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 5 most recent games.

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