FootyMAD's Arbroath match preview

Last updated : 29 December 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Arbroath v East Fife fixture

East Fife face a trip to Arbroath at Gayfield Park on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Fifers will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them ending up on the losing side in more than half of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in February 2006, the The Red Lichties carving out a narrow 2 - 1 victory in a Scottish Division Three match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 19 AugEast Fife2 - 1ArbroathSCD3
2005/2006Sat 22 AprEast Fife0 - 3ArbroathSCD3
2005/2006Sat 18 FebArbroath2 - 1East FifeSCD3
2005/2006Fri 07 OctEast Fife1 - 1ArbroathSCD3
2005/2006Sat 13 AugArbroath1 - 0East FifeSCD3
2003/2004Sat 17 AprEast Fife1 - 2ArbroathSCD2
2003/2004Sat 21 FebArbroath0 - 0East FifeSCD2

Recent respective form guides

Arbroath have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 6.

East Fife have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The Fifers's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 10 goals for and 9 against.

Arbroath's total of 31 points from their 18 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Bells Scottish Division Three. East Fife are leading the way in the Bells Scottish Division Three, with their 19 games giving them a return of 37 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Arbroath640211512
East Fife6213787

FootyMad's prediction ...

This is a game in which both sides are showing indifferent form, so the Madmen are expecting the Fifers to come away from it with a creditable draw. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Arbroath 4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 8 .
East Fife Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
No win in the 2 most recent games.