FootyMAD's Forfar Athletic match preview

Last updated : 15 August 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Forfar Athletic v Elgin City fixture

Elgin City face a trip to Forfar Athletic at Station Park on Saturday afternoon, and have come away with little in previous meetings, having managed to conjure up just 1 wins from the previous 3 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in January 2008, with Elgin City inflicting a narrow 0 - 1 defeat upon the Loons 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 01 MarElgin City3 - 1Forfar Ath.SCD3
2007/2008Wed 02 JanForfar Ath.0 - 1Elgin CitySCD3
2007/2008Sat 10 NovElgin City2 - 2Forfar Ath.SCD3
2007/2008Sat 25 AugForfar Ath.4 - 0Elgin CitySCD3
2003/2004Sat 02 AugForfar Ath.4 - 0Elgin CitySCC

Recent respective form guides

Forfar Athletic have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While Loons have scored 6, a worringly large 9 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Elgin City is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the City have hit 5 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Forfar Ath.'s total of 3 points from their 2 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Bells Scottish Division Three. Elgin City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 1 points from 2 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Forfar Ath.6213997
Elgin City60154161

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Loons, as the City have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Forfar Ath. Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Elgin City Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 8 away matches.
No win in the 8 most recent games.