FM Preview: Montrose v Arbroath 02 Jan 2011

Last updated : 01 January 2011 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Montrose v Arbroath fixture

Montrose prepare to entertain Arbroath at Links Park Ground on Sunday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 58 games played, Gable Endies have recorded 27 wins, and Arbroath have come away with 17 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Links Park Ground was earlier this season, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Scottish F.A. Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2010/2011Sat 13 NovArbroath4 - 0MontroseSCD3
2010/2011Sat 30 OctArbroath2 - 3MontroseSFAC
2010/2011Sat 23 OctMontrose1-1ArbroathSFAC
2010/2011Sat 21 AugMontrose3 - 0ArbroathSCD3
2007/2008Sat 01 MarArbroath2 - 1MontroseSCD3
2007/2008Wed 02 JanMontrose5 - 0ArbroathSCD3
2007/2008Sat 10 NovArbroath0 - 0MontroseSCD3

Recent respective form guides

Montrose have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. A total of 13 goals have been scored by the Gable Endies in those games, with 9 conceded.

Arbroath's away form is none too clever either, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the The Red Lichties have hit 8 goals, 18 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Montrose see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, showing a record of 13 points from their 14 games played so far, Arbroath's total of 23 points from their 14 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Irn Bru Scottish Division Three.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Montrose61236125
Arbroath632113711

FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Links Park Ground for the Gable Endies and the Madmen are unable to see past Arbroath claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics:
Montrose Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 5 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Arbroath 5 games since last defeat.