FootyMAD's East Fife match preview

Last updated : 28 April 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Montrose v East Fife fixture

Montrose prepare to entertain East Fife at Links Park Ground on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 58 games played, Gable Endies have recorded 25 wins, and East Fife have come away with 23 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Links Park Ground was earlier this season, with Montrose running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a Scottish Division Three match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 25 FebEast Fife4 - 0MontroseSCD3
2005/2006Sat 31 DecMontrose3-1East FifeSCD3
2005/2006Sat 20 AugEast Fife3 - 2MontroseSCD3
2004/2005Sat 07 MayMontrose2 - 2East FifeSCD3
2004/2005Mon 27 DecEast Fife1 - 0MontroseSCD3
2004/2005Sat 23 OctMontrose2 - 1East FifeSCD3
2004/2005Sat 07 AugEast Fife1 - 0MontroseSCD3

Recent respective form guides

Montrose's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While Gable Endies have scored 6, a worringly large 10 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of East Fife is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Fifers have hit 8 goals, 15 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Montrose are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 28 points from 35 matches. East Fife see themselves just below half way in the Bells Scottish Division Three, showing a record of 40 points from their 35 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Montrose60246162
East Fife60244132

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 Been beaten in each of their previous 3 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 7 most recent games.
East Fife Not won in previous 9 away matches.
No win in the 6 most recent games.