FootyMAD's East Fife match preview

Last updated : 25 August 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Elgin City v East Fife fixture

Elgin City prepare to entertain East Fife at Borough Briggs on Saturday afternoon,

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Borough Briggs was less than a year ago, in February 2006, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 5-3 thriller, 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:
2005/2006Sat 01 AprEast Fife0 - 2Elgin CitySCD3
2005/2006Sat 04 FebElgin City5-3East FifeSCD3
2005/2006Sat 07 JanEast Fife1 - 2Elgin CitySCD3
2005/2006Sat 01 OctElgin City1 - 2East FifeSCD3
2004/2005Sat 09 AprEast Fife1 - 2Elgin CitySCD3
2004/2005Sat 26 MarEast Fife2 - 0Elgin CitySCD3
2004/2005Sat 12 FebElgin City2 - 1East FifeSCD3

Recent respective form guides

Elgin City have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the City in those games, with 8 conceded.

East Fife have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Elgin City find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 3 games have yielded only 0 points. East Fife are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 7 points from 3 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Elgin City62045106
East Fife63126710

FootyMad's prediction ...

Elgin City are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Elgin City 12 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
East Fife 4 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.