FootyMAD's Elgin City match preview

Last updated : 05 August 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Elgin City v Montrose fixture

Montrose face a trip to Elgin City at Borough Briggs on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 5 of the 10 previous games, with the hosts winning just 2.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in January 2005, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw 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:
2004/2005Sat 12 MarMontrose2 - 0Elgin CitySCD3
2004/2005Mon 03 JanElgin City2 - 2MontroseSCD3
2004/2005Sat 30 OctMontrose2 - 0Elgin CitySCD3
2004/2005Sat 28 AugElgin City1 - 3MontroseSCD3
2003/2004Sat 27 MarElgin City2 - 1MontroseSCD3
2003/2004Sat 14 FebMontrose4 - 3Elgin CitySCD3
2003/2004Sat 15 NovElgin City2 - 3MontroseSCD3

Recent respective form guides

Elgin City have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The City's have scored 11 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 12.

Montrose have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Gable Endies have hit 6 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.



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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Elgin City62049156
Montrose62139137

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Montrose only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at Borough Briggs will be a good result. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Elgin City 6 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 10 .
Montrose Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
No win in the 4 most recent games.