FootyMAD's Montrose match preview

Last updated : 21 October 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Montrose v Elgin City fixture

Elgin City face a trip to Montrose at Links Park Ground on Saturday afternoon, and have come away with little in previous meetings, having been beaten a depressing 7 out of 10 times.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2005, with Montrose running out comfortable 2 - 0 winners in a Scottish Division Three match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 06 AugElgin City0 - 0MontroseSCD3
2004/2005Sat 12 MarMontrose2 - 0Elgin CitySCD3
2004/2005Mon 03 JanElgin City2 - 2MontroseSCD3
2004/2005Sat 30 OctMontrose2 - 0Elgin CitySCD3
2004/2005Sat 28 AugElgin City1 - 3MontroseSCD3
2003/2004Sat 27 MarElgin City2 - 1MontroseSCD3
2003/2004Sat 14 FebMontrose4 - 3Elgin CitySCD3

Recent respective form guides

Montrose's dreadful home form has resulted in just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. Gable Endies have conceded a disappointing 9 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 3 of their own chances.

Elgin City's away form is none too clever either, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the City have hit 7 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Montrose are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 6 points from 9 matches. Elgin City see themselves just below half way in the Bells Scottish Division Three, showing a record of 7 points from their 10 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Montrose6123385
Elgin City6132896

FootyMad's prediction ...

Not a lot has been going right generally for Elgin City on their travels as of late, but I can certainly see them gleaning a point from their game against Montrose. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Montrose 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.
Elgin City Not won in previous 2 away matches.
No win in the 3 most recent games.