FootyMAD's Raith Rovers match preview

Last updated : 28 December 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Raith Rovers v Alloa Athletic fixture

Alloa Ath. face a trip to Raith Rovers at Stark's Park on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Wasps will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 22 and win only 9 of the 40 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, the Rovers carving out a narrow 2 - 1 victory in a Scottish Division Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 27 OctAlloa Ath.2 - 1Raith RoversSCD2
2007/2008Sat 18 AugRaith Rovers2 - 1Alloa Ath.SCD2
2006/2007Sat 07 AprAlloa Ath.2 - 3Raith RoversSCD2
2006/2007Sat 03 FebRaith Rovers3 - 0Alloa Ath.SCD2
2006/2007Sat 02 DecAlloa Ath.1 - 2Raith RoversSCD2
2006/2007Sat 23 SepRaith Rovers0 - 0Alloa Ath.SCD2
2005/2006Sat 29 AprRaith Rovers0 - 1Alloa Ath.SCD2

Recent respective form guides

Raith Rovers are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Alloa Ath. have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Wasps's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Raith Rovers are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Two, with their 18 games giving them a return of 32 points. Alloa Ath. are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 30 points from 17 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Raith Rovers632115711
Alloa Ath.63039109

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Alloa Ath. only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at Stark's Park will be a good result. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Raith Rovers Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Alloa Ath. 5 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.