FootyMAD's Raith Rovers match preview

Last updated : 18 February 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Airdrie United v Raith Rovers fixture

Airdrie Utd. prepare to entertain Raith Rovers at Shyberry Excelsior Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Diamonds are clearly on top, winning 51.35% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Shyberry Excelsior Stadium was earlier this season, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Scottish Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 18 DecRaith Rovers0 - 2Airdrie Utd.SCD1
2004/2005Sat 21 AugAirdrie Utd.1-1Raith RoversSCD1
2002/2003Sat 05 AprAirdrie Utd.1 - 1Raith RoversSCD2
2002/2003Sat 18 JanRaith Rovers1 - 0Airdrie Utd.SCD2
2002/2003Sat 16 NovAirdrie Utd.0 - 0Raith RoversSCD2
2002/2003Sat 14 SepRaith Rovers0 - 0Airdrie Utd.SCD2
2002/2003Tue 06 AugAirdrie Utd.3 - 0Raith RoversSCC

Recent respective form guides

Airdrie United have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the The Diamonds in those games, with 7 conceded.

In complete contrast to Airdrie Utd., Raith Rovers are having a torrid time on their travels, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. Rovers have conceded 12 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

Airdrie Utd.'s 35 points from 25 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 5th position. Raith Rovers find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 26 games have yielded only 11 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Airdrie Utd.6213687
Raith Rovers61146124

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Airdrie Utd. fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the The Diamonds. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Airdrie Utd. Unbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Raith Rovers Lost each of the previous 5 away matches.
Not won in previous 29 away matches.
No win in the 3 most recent games.