FM Preview: Arbroath v Airdrie United 29 Feb 2012

Last updated : 28 February 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Arbroath v Airdrie United fixture

Airdrie United face a trip to Arbroath at Gayfield Park on Wednesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 20 games played, Diamonds have recorded 4 wins, and Arbroath have come away with 8 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, with Arbroath running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a Scottish Division Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sat 26 Nov Airdrie Utd. 3 - 3 Arbroath Scottish Division Two
2011/2012 Sat 17 Sep Arbroath 3-1 Airdrie Utd. Scottish Division Two
2007/2008 Tue 04 Sep Airdrie Utd. 5 - 1 Arbroath Scottish Challenge Cup
2003/2004 Sat 10 Apr Arbroath 0 - 4 Airdrie Utd. Scottish Division Two
2003/2004 Sat 24 Jan Airdrie Utd. 0 - 1 Arbroath Scottish Division Two
2003/2004 Tue 02 Dec Arbroath 1 - 1 Airdrie Utd. Scottish Division Two
2003/2004 Sat 20 Sep Airdrie Utd. 2 - 1 Arbroath Scottish Division Two

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Recent respective form guides

Arbroath have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 14 goals have been scored by the Red Lichties in those games, with 8 conceded.

Airdrie United have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Arbroath are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 50 points from 25 games.

Airdrie United see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Two, showing a record of 28 points from their 25 games played so far,

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Arbroath 6 4 2 0 15 6 14
Airdrie United 6 1 1 4 7 12 4

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Airdrie United have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Arbroath may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Arbroath Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Unbeaten run of 8 matches.
Airdrie United Not won in previous 3 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.

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