FootyMAD's Berwick Rangers match preview

Last updated : 01 May 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Berwick Rangers v Montrose fixture

Montrose face a trip to Berwick Rangers at Shielfield Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 48 games played, Gable Endies have recorded 9 wins, and Berwick Rgrs. have come away with 21 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, as the Borderers edged out their past their rivals by a score of 3 - 2 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:
2008/2009Sat 07 FebMontrose1 - 1Berwick Rgrs.SCD3
2008/2009Sat 27 DecBerwick Rgrs.3 - 2MontroseSCD3
2008/2009Sat 09 AugMontrose1 - 1Berwick Rgrs.SCD3
2006/2007Sun 25 MarMontrose1 - 2Berwick Rgrs.SCD3
2006/2007Sat 10 FebBerwick Rgrs.1 - 0MontroseSCD3
2006/2007Sat 16 DecMontrose0 - 1Berwick Rgrs.SCD3
2006/2007Sat 30 SepBerwick Rgrs.1 - 2MontroseSCD3

Recent respective form guides

Berwick Rangers have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While Borderers have scored 5, a worringly large 9 have been leaked at the other end.

Montrose have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Berwick Rgrs. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 37 points from 34 matches. Montrose see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, showing a record of 48 points from their 34 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Berwick Rgrs.61235105
Montrose640213812

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Gable Endies out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Berwick Rgrs.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Berwick Rgrs. Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Montrose Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 12 outings ago.