FM Preview: Airdrie United v Brechin City 14 Apr 2012

Last updated : 13 April 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Airdrie United v Brechin City fixture

Airdrie United prepare to entertain Brechin City at New Broomfield on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Diamonds are clearly on top, winning 57.14% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at New Broomfield was earlier this season, with Brechin City inflicting a narrow 2-3 defeat upon the Diamonds in a Scottish Division Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sat 11 Feb Brechin City 1 - 1 Airdrie Utd. Scottish Division Two
2011/2012 Sat 17 Dec Airdrie Utd. 2-3 Brechin City Scottish Division Two
2011/2012 Sat 15 Oct Brechin City 1 - 1 Airdrie Utd. Scottish Division Two
2010/2011 Tue 05 Apr Brechin City 1 - 2 Airdrie Utd. Scottish Division Two
2010/2011 Sat 15 Jan Airdrie Utd. 2 - 2 Brechin City Scottish Division Two
2010/2011 Sat 23 Oct Brechin City 3 - 1 Airdrie Utd. Scottish Division Two
2010/2011 Sat 11 Sep Airdrie Utd. 1 - 1 Brechin City Scottish Division Two

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

Recent respective form guides

Airdrie United have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Diamonds in those games, with 8 conceded.

Brechin City have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the City have hit 9 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Airdrie United's total of 45 points from their 32 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Irn Bru Scottish Division Two.

Brechin City see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Two, showing a record of 40 points from their 32 games played so far,

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Airdrie United 6 5 1 0 12 1 16
Brechin City 6 2 1 3 10 14 7

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but we think that Diamonds's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Brechin City. Home Win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Airdrie United Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Won their latest 5 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Brechin City Last drawn game 6 outings ago.

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