FM Preview: Elgin City v Arbroath 07 Aug 2010

Last updated : 06 August 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Elgin City v Arbroath fixture

Elgin City are ready to welcome Arbroath to Borough Briggs on Saturday afternoon,

The previous match played between the two at Borough Briggs was within the last three years, in March 2008, the City carving out a narrow 2-1 victory 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:
2007/2008Sat 29 MarElgin City2-1ArbroathSCD3
2007/2008Sat 19 JanArbroath2 - 0Elgin CitySCD3
2007/2008Sat 08 DecElgin City1 - 3ArbroathSCD3
2007/2008Sat 27 OctArbroath5 - 0Elgin CitySFAC
2007/2008Sat 01 SepArbroath4 - 0Elgin CitySCD3
2006/2007Sat 24 MarElgin City0 - 1ArbroathSCD3
2006/2007Wed 07 MarArbroath2 - 1Elgin CitySCD3

Recent respective form guides

Elgin City have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 12 to 10.

Arbroath have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. A generous 10 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.



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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Elgin City630312109
Arbroath61238105

FootyMad's prediction ...

None of the two sides are showing much worthwhile form at present, so the Madmen can look no further than a single point for the City. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Elgin City 18 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 15 .
Arbroath Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
An overall losing run of 3 games.
No win in the 5 most recent games.