FootyMAD's Airdrie United match preview

Last updated : 05 March 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Airdrie United v Alloa Athletic fixture

Alloa Ath. face a trip to Airdrie United at Shyberry Excelsior Stadium on Saturday evening, with the intention of improving a poor record there. The have ended up losing on 18 of the 22 occassions the two teams have clashed.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, the Diamonds carving out a narrow 1 - 0 victory in a Scottish Division Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 11 OctAlloa Ath.1 - 4Airdrie Utd.SCD2
2003/2004Sat 16 AugAirdrie Utd.1 - 0Alloa Ath.SCD2
2001/2002Sun 14 OctAirdrie Utd.2 - 1Alloa Ath.SCC
2000/2001Tue 27 MarAlloa Ath.6 - 0Airdrie Utd.SCD1
2000/2001Tue 26 DecAirdrie Utd.2 - 1Alloa Ath.SCD1
2000/2001Sat 04 NovAlloa Ath.2 - 0Airdrie Utd.SCD1
2000/2001Sat 09 SepAirdrie Utd.2 - 2Alloa Ath.SCD1

Recent respective form guides

Airdrie United have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Diamonds in those games, with 6 conceded.

Alloa Ath. have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Wasps have hit 10 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Airdrie Utd. are holding the final promotion place in the Bells Scottish Division Two, and have accumulated 36 points from the 22 games they have played so far. Alloa Ath. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 29 points from 23 matches.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Airdrie Utd.63129410
Alloa Ath.641116613

FootyMad's prediction ...

An indifferent set of results for Alloa Ath. on the road, and I believe this game is only going to yield a solitary point for the Wasps. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Airdrie Utd. Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Alloa Ath. 5 games since last away draw.
No win in the 2 most recent games.