FootyMAD's Arbroath match preview

Last updated : 26 March 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Arbroath v Alloa Athletic fixture

Alloa Ath. face a trip to Arbroath at Gayfield Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 76 games played, Wasps have recorded 19 wins, and Arbroath have come away with 33 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw in a Scottish Division Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 30 JanAlloa Ath.1 - 0ArbroathSCD2
2009/2010Wed 02 DecArbroath2 - 2Alloa Ath.SCD2
2009/2010Sat 26 SepAlloa Ath.0 - 1ArbroathSCD2
2008/2009Sat 14 MarAlloa Ath.2 - 0ArbroathSCD2
2008/2009Sat 31 JanArbroath1 - 0Alloa Ath.SCD2
2008/2009Sat 18 OctAlloa Ath.2 - 1ArbroathSCD2
2008/2009Sat 02 AugArbroath4 - 1Alloa Ath.SCD2

Recent respective form guides

Arbroath have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 7.

Alloa Ath. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Wasps's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 9 goals for and 8 against.

Arbroath are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 30 points from 29 matches. Alloa Ath. are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Two, with their 29 games giving them a return of 55 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Arbroath6213697
Alloa Ath.632111811

FootyMad's prediction ...

The away form of the Wasps has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Arbroath. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Arbroath Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Alloa Ath. 5 games since last defeat.