FootyMAD's Berwick Rangers match preview

Last updated : 15 December 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Montrose v Berwick Rangers fixture

Montrose prepare to entertain Berwick Rangers at Links Park Ground on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 20 of the 46 previous games, with the Gable Endies winning just 17.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Links Park Ground was less than a year ago, in April 2006, with Berwick Rgrs. inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Gable Endies in a Scottish Division Three match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 30 SepBerwick Rgrs.1 - 2MontroseSCD3
2005/2006Sat 01 AprMontrose1-2Berwick Rgrs.SCD3
2005/2006Sat 04 FebBerwick Rgrs.1 - 1MontroseSCD3
2005/2006Sat 07 JanMontrose0 - 0Berwick Rgrs.SCD3
2005/2006Sat 01 OctBerwick Rgrs.1 - 1MontroseSCD3
2002/2003Sat 07 DecMontrose2 - 1Berwick Rgrs.SFAC
1999/2000Sat 06 MayBerwick Rgrs.2 - 1MontroseSCD3

Recent respective form guides

Montrose have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 in the wrong end.

Berwick Rgrs. have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The Borderers's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.

Montrose see themselves just below half way in the Bells Scottish Division Three, showing a record of 20 points from their 16 games played so far, Berwick Rgrs. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Bells Scottish Division Three, picking up 26 from their 15 games so far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Montrose61056123
Berwick Rgrs.640210612

FootyMad's prediction ...

Montrose are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Montrose Been beaten in each of their previous 3 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 10 .
Berwick Rgrs. 19 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 4 matches.
Last drawn game 12 outings ago.