FootyMAD's Hamilton Academical match preview

Last updated : 11 November 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Airdrie United v Hamilton Academical fixture

Airdrie Utd. prepare to entertain Hamilton Academical at Shyberry Excelsior Stadium at lunchtime on Saturday, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Diamonds are clearly on top, having won 45 and lost only 17 of the 75 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Shyberry Excelsior Stadium was less than a year ago, in March 2005, the The Diamonds carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Scottish Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 17 SepHamilton Ac.1 - 1Airdrie Utd.SCD1
2004/2005Sat 09 AprHamilton Ac.1 - 1Airdrie Utd.SCD1
2004/2005Tue 08 MarAirdrie Utd.1-0Hamilton Ac.SCD1
2004/2005Sat 27 NovHamilton Ac.1 - 3Airdrie Utd.SCD1
2004/2005Sat 02 OctAirdrie Utd.0 - 2Hamilton Ac.SCD1
2003/2004Sat 01 MayAirdrie Utd.1 - 1Hamilton Ac.SCD2
2003/2004Sat 13 MarHamilton Ac.0 - 1Airdrie Utd.SCD2

Recent respective form guides

Airdrie United have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the The Diamonds in those games, with 6 conceded.

The away form of Hamilton Ac. however, is much more impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Airdrie Utd. see themselves just below half way in the Bells Scottish Division One, showing a record of 15 points from their 13 games played so far, Hamilton Ac.'s 22 points from 12 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 4th position.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Airdrie Utd.6213877
Hamilton Ac.631211910

FootyMad's prediction ...

Airdrie Utd. are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Airdrie Utd. 10 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Hamilton Ac. Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.