FootyMAD's Forfar Athletic match preview

Last updated : 28 March 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Forfar Athletic v East Fife fixture

East Fife face a trip to Forfar Athletic at Station Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 63 games played, Fifers have recorded 25 wins, and Forfar Ath. have come away with 28 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 2 winners in a Scottish Division Three match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 19 JanEast Fife3 - 0Forfar Ath.SCD3
2007/2008Sat 08 DecForfar Ath.0 - 2East FifeSCD3
2007/2008Sat 01 SepEast Fife3 - 0Forfar Ath.SCD3
2007/2008Tue 14 AugForfar Ath.3 - 2East FifeSCC
2003/2004Sat 08 MayEast Fife2 - 0Forfar Ath.SCD2
2003/2004Sat 06 MarForfar Ath.1 - 0East FifeSCD2
2003/2004Sat 29 NovEast Fife3 - 3Forfar Ath.SFAC

Recent respective form guides

Forfar Athletic have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These games have seen the Loons score just 6 goals, though they have conceded 3.

East Fife's away form is equally impressive, seeing them pick up six wins out of six. The Fifers have put away 12 chances in these games, a let in just 1.

Forfar Ath. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 30 points from 30 matches. East Fife are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, with their 31 games giving them a return of 75 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Forfar Ath.64116413
East Fife642010014

FootyMad's prediction ...

East Fife are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to Forfar Ath.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Forfar Ath. Won 4 successive home games.
5 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
East Fife 7 successive away victories.
10 games since last away draw.
7 games since last defeat.