FootyMAD's Arbroath match preview

Last updated : 18 March 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Arbroath v Brechin City fixture

Brechin City face a trip to Arbroath at Gayfield Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 38 games played, The City have recorded 10 wins, and Arbroath have come away with 14 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw in a Scottish Division Two match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Wed 09 FebBrechin City4 - 3ArbroathSCD2
2004/2005Sat 13 NovArbroath2 - 2Brechin CitySCD2
2004/2005Sat 11 SepBrechin City4 - 1ArbroathSCD2
1995/1996Sat 16 MarArbroath0 - 1Brechin CitySCD3
1995/1996Wed 31 JanBrechin City0 - 1ArbroathSCD3
1995/1996Sat 18 NovArbroath1 - 1Brechin CitySCD3
1995/1996Sat 30 SepBrechin City1 - 1ArbroathSCD3

Recent respective form guides

Arbroath have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. While Red Lichties have scored 6, a worringly large 9 have been leaked at the other end.

Brechin City have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The The City's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Arbroath are stuck down in the relegation zone of Bells Scottish Division Two with a return of just 30 points from their 29 games thus far. Brechin City are leading the way in the Bells Scottish Division Two, with their 29 games giving them a return of 61 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Arbroath622211118
Brechin City632111811

FootyMad's prediction ...

The away form of the The City has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Arbroath. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Arbroath 8 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Brechin City Undefeated in last 3 away games.
6 games since last defeat.