FootyMAD's Arbroath match preview

Last updated : 24 August 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Montrose v Arbroath fixture

Montrose prepare to entertain Arbroath at Links Park Ground on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 54 games played, Gable Endies have recorded 25 wins, and Arbroath have come away with 17 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Links Park Ground was less than a year ago, in March 2007, with Arbroath inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Gable Endies 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:
2006/2007Sat 03 MarMontrose0-1ArbroathSCD3
2006/2007Tue 02 JanArbroath1 - 0MontroseSCD3
2006/2007Sat 04 NovMontrose0 - 1ArbroathSCD3
2006/2007Sat 26 AugArbroath3 - 1MontroseSCD3
2005/2006Tue 21 MarArbroath3 - 0MontroseSCD3
2005/2006Mon 02 JanMontrose0 - 1ArbroathSCD3
2005/2006Sat 05 NovArbroath2 - 1MontroseSCD3

Recent respective form guides

Montrose's home form is poor, winning just 2 of the last six, and losing the other 4. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Arbroath's away form is none too clever either, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 5 leaked at the wrong end.

Montrose see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, showing a record of 3 points from their 3 games played so far, Arbroath see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, showing a record of 1 points from their 3 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Montrose640211412
Arbroath62131097

FootyMad's prediction ...

Attention punters! I see this as an opportunity for the Gable Endies to get the show back on the road by taking all the three points available. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Montrose 9 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 12 .
Arbroath Lost each of the previous 4 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.