FootyMAD's Brechin City match preview

Last updated : 01 March 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the East Fife v Brechin City fixture

East Fife prepare to entertain Brechin City at Bayview Stadium on Tuesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Fifers are clearly on top, having won 36 and lost only 12 of the 58 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Bayview Stadium was earlier this season, with East Fife running out comfortable 2-0 winners 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:
2009/2010Sat 17 OctBrechin City3 - 2East FifeSCD2
2009/2010Sat 08 AugEast Fife2-0Brechin CitySCD2
2008/2009Sat 28 FebBrechin City2 - 1East FifeSCD2
2008/2009Sat 27 DecEast Fife2 - 1Brechin CitySCD2
2008/2009Sat 15 NovBrechin City2 - 1East FifeSCD2
2008/2009Sat 30 AugEast Fife0 - 0Brechin CitySCD2
2008/2009Wed 06 AugEast Fife0 - 3Brechin CitySLGC

Recent respective form guides

East Fife's dreadful home form has resulted in just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While Fifers have scored 8, a worringly large 12 have been leaked at the other end.

Brechin City's away form is none too clever either, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The games have constituted a decent return of 12 goals for the The City, and 7 goals against.

East Fife are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 26 points from 23 matches. Brechin City's total of 34 points from their 21 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Irn Bru Scottish Division Two.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
East Fife61329116
Brechin City632112411

FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Bayview Stadium for the Fifers and the Madmen are unable to see past Brechin City claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics:
East Fife Failed to win in previous 5 home matches.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Brechin City 5 games since last away draw.
5 games since last defeat.