FootyMAD's Albion Rovers match preview

Last updated : 27 October 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Albion Rovers v Montrose fixture

Montrose face a trip to Albion Rovers at Cliftonhill on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 65 games played, Gable Endies have recorded 24 wins, and Albion Rvs. have come away with 30 victories.

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

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sun 03 SepMontrose2 - 1Albion Rvs.SCD3
2005/2006Sat 22 AprAlbion Rvs.1 - 1MontroseSCD3
2005/2006Sat 18 FebMontrose2 - 2Albion Rvs.SCD3
2005/2006Tue 25 OctAlbion Rvs.1 - 1MontroseSCD3
2005/2006Sat 13 AugMontrose0 - 2Albion Rvs.SCD3
2004/2005Sat 05 MarAlbion Rvs.1 - 2MontroseSCD3
2004/2005Sat 15 JanMontrose0 - 1Albion Rvs.SCD3

Recent respective form guides

Albion Rovers are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 14 to 13.

Montrose have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Gable Endies have hit 5 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Albion Rvs. see themselves just below half way in the Bells Scottish Division Three, showing a record of 12 points from their 11 games played so far, Montrose see themselves just below half way in the Bells Scottish Division Three, showing a record of 17 points from their 11 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Albion Rvs.61149164
Montrose63125510

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Gable Endies out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Albion Rvs.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Albion Rvs. Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Montrose An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.