FM Preview: Airdrie United v Forfar Athletic 17 Mar 2012

Last updated : 16 March 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Airdrie United v Forfar Athletic fixture

Airdrie United prepare to entertain Forfar Athletic at Shyberry Excelsior Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Diamonds are clearly on top, having won 15 and lost only 4 of the 26 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Shyberry Excelsior Stadium was earlier this season, when they fought out a thrilling high-scoring 4-4 draw in a Scottish Division Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Mon 26 Dec Forfar Ath. 2 - 3 Airdrie Utd. Scottish Division Two
2011/2012 Sat 12 Nov Airdrie Utd. 4-4 Forfar Ath. Scottish Division Two
2011/2012 Sat 27 Aug Forfar Ath. 3 - 2 Airdrie Utd. Scottish Division Two
2010/2011 Tue 29 Mar Forfar Ath. 1 - 2 Airdrie Utd. Scottish Division Two
2010/2011 Sat 26 Mar Airdrie Utd. 3 - 1 Forfar Ath. Scottish Division Two
2010/2011 Tue 22 Feb Airdrie Utd. 2 - 0 Forfar Ath. Scottish Division Two
2010/2011 Sat 25 Sep Forfar Ath. 1 - 2 Airdrie Utd. Scottish Division Two

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Recent respective form guides

Airdrie United have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While Diamonds have scored 10, a worringly large 14 have been leaked at the other end.

Forfar Athletic have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Loons have hit 9 goals, 16 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Airdrie United see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Two, showing a record of 33 points from their 28 games played so far,

Forfar Athletic are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 30 points from 28 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Airdrie United 6 1 3 2 5 9 6
Forfar Athletic 6 2 2 2 13 13 8

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FootyMad's prediction ...

With Airdrie United only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Airdrie United Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Forfar Athletic Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.

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