FootyMAD's Elgin City match preview

Last updated : 03 November 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the East Fife v Elgin City fixture

East Fife prepare to entertain Elgin City at Bayview Stadium on Saturday afternoon,

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Bayview Stadium was less than a year ago, in April 2006, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners 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 07 OctElgin City2 - 3East FifeSCD3
2006/2007Sat 26 AugElgin City1 - 2East FifeSCD3
2005/2006Sat 01 AprEast Fife0-2Elgin CitySCD3
2005/2006Sat 04 FebElgin City5 - 3East FifeSCD3
2005/2006Sat 07 JanEast Fife1 - 2Elgin CitySCD3
2005/2006Sat 01 OctElgin City1 - 2East FifeSCD3
2004/2005Sat 09 AprEast Fife1 - 2Elgin CitySCD3

Recent respective form guides

East Fife have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Fifers in those games, with 6 conceded.

In complete contrast to East Fife, Elgin City are having a torrid time on their travels, losing every single one of the last six matches played! While the City have hit 4 goals, 19 have hit the back of the wrong net.

East Fife are leading the way in the Bells Scottish Division Three, with their 13 games giving them a return of 29 points. Elgin City find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 13 games have yielded only 6 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
East Fife641111713
Elgin City620411106

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for East Fife fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Fifers. Home win

Sequence statistics:
East Fife Unbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Unbeaten run of 5 matches.
Elgin City Lost each of the previous 7 away matches.
Not won in previous 7 away matches.
Last drawn game 27 outings ago.