FootyMAD's Airdrie United match preview

Last updated : 19 March 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Airdrie United v East Fife fixture

East Fife face a trip to Airdrie United at Shyberry Excelsior Stadium on Saturday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 34 games played, Fifers have recorded 7 wins, and Airdrie Utd. have come away with 14 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.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 07 FebEast Fife0 - 1Airdrie Utd.SCD2
2003/2004Sat 08 NovAirdrie Utd.1 - 1East FifeSCD2
2003/2004Sat 13 SepEast Fife3 - 1Airdrie Utd.SCD2
2003/2004Tue 02 SepEast Fife0 - 2Airdrie Utd.SLC
1996/1997Sat 03 MayEast Fife0 - 0Airdrie Utd.SCD1
1996/1997Sat 22 FebAirdrie Utd.1 - 1East FifeSCD1
1996/1997Sat 26 OctEast Fife0 - 4Airdrie Utd.SCD1

Recent respective form guides

Airdrie United have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 13 goals for the Diamonds, with 6 goals against.

East Fife have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Fifers's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 5 goals for and 3 against.

Airdrie Utd. are holding the final promotion place in the Bells Scottish Division Two, and have accumulated 44 points from the 26 games they have played so far. East Fife are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 30 points from 27 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Airdrie Utd.642012314
East Fife6033483

FootyMad's prediction ...

East Fife have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Airdrie Utd. may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Airdrie Utd. Won 3 successive home games.
4 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 8 matches.
East Fife Not won in previous 4 away matches.
No win in the 8 most recent games.