FootyMAD's Raith Rovers match preview

Last updated : 01 December 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Alloa Athletic v Raith Rovers fixture

Alloa Ath. prepare to entertain Raith Rovers at Recreation Park on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 18 of the 36 previous games, with the Wasps winning just 14.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Recreation Park was less than a year ago, in February 2006, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Scottish Division Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 23 SepRaith Rovers0 - 0Alloa Ath.SCD2
2005/2006Sat 29 AprRaith Rovers0 - 1Alloa Ath.SCD2
2005/2006Sat 25 FebAlloa Ath.1-1Raith RoversSCD2
2005/2006Sat 31 DecRaith Rovers4 - 2Alloa Ath.SCD2
2005/2006Sat 20 AugAlloa Ath.1 - 2Raith RoversSCD2
2004/2005Sat 08 JanRaith Rovers0 - 2Alloa Ath.SFAC
2002/2003Tue 10 SepRaith Rovers2 - 3Alloa Ath.SLGC

Recent respective form guides

Alloa Athletic are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. While Wasps have scored 8, a worringly large 11 have been leaked at the other end.

Raith Rovers have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Rovers's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 6 against.

Alloa Ath. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Bells Scottish Division Two, picking up 19 points from their 15 games so far. Raith Rovers are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 15 points from 15 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Alloa Ath.6312101410
Raith Rovers61236105

FootyMad's prediction ...

Alloa Ath. are not exactly setting the world alight at Recreation Park at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Raith Rovers in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Alloa Ath. Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Raith Rovers No win in the 2 most recent games.