FootyMAD's East Fife match preview

Last updated : 14 September 2007 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 61 games played, Gable Endies have recorded 26 wins, and East Fife have come away with 24 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Links Park Ground was less than a year ago, in January 2007, when they fought out a thrilling high-scoring 3-3 draw in a Scottish Division Three match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 31 MarEast Fife2 - 0MontroseSCD3
2006/2007Sat 27 JanMontrose3-3East FifeSCD3
2006/2007Sat 25 NovEast Fife2 - 0MontroseSCD3
2006/2007Sat 09 SepMontrose1 - 0East FifeSCD3
2005/2006Sat 29 AprMontrose0 - 2East FifeSCD3
2005/2006Sat 25 FebEast Fife4 - 0MontroseSCD3
2005/2006Sat 31 DecMontrose3 - 1East FifeSCD3

Recent respective form guides

Montrose have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 13 to 11.

East Fife have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The Fifers's have scored 11 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 12.

Montrose's total of 7 points from their 5 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Irn Bru Scottish Division Three. East Fife are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, with their 5 games giving them a return of 15 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Montrose62131497
East Fife650115815

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your FootyMad panel thinks that Montrose's indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against East Fife. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Montrose Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
East Fife 13 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 4 matches.
Last drawn game 25 outings ago.