FootyMAD's Montrose match preview

Last updated : 14 November 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Elgin City v Montrose fixture

Elgin City prepare to entertain Montrose at Borough Briggs at lunchtime on Saturday, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 3 of the 6 previous games, with the City winning just 1.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Borough Briggs was less than a year ago, in March 2003, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a Scottish Division Three match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 30 AugMontrose3 - 3Elgin CitySCD3
2002/2003Sat 15 MarElgin City0-2MontroseSCD3
2002/2003Sat 25 JanMontrose2 - 0Elgin CitySCD3
2002/2003Sat 02 NovElgin City0 - 0MontroseSCD3
2002/2003Sat 31 AugMontrose1 - 0Elgin CitySCD3
2001/2002Sat 06 AprMontrose1 - 0Elgin CitySCD3
2001/2002Sat 02 FebElgin City1 - 0MontroseSCD3

Recent respective form guides

Elgin City's disastrous home run has meant they have managed only 2 draws from the last six matches. While City have scored 8, a worringly large 21 have been leaked at the other end.

Montrose's away form is none too clever either, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. Gable Endies have conceded 14 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Elgin City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 10 points from 13 matches. Montrose see themselves just below half way in the Bells Scottish Division Three, showing a record of 14 points from their 13 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Elgin City60157211
Montrose612310125

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been a distinctly poor show from Elgin City at home in recent games, and, though I cannot see a run starting here, I do think the City will at least gain a draw. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Elgin City Failed to win in previous 6 home matches.
Not won in the 7 most recent games.
Montrose Not won in previous 5 away matches.