FootyMAD's Forfar Athletic match preview

Last updated : 21 August 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Montrose v Forfar Athletic fixture

Montrose prepare to entertain Forfar Athletic 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 Forfar Ath. have come away with 23 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Links Park Ground was less than a year ago, in March 2009, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-3 winners in a Scottish Division Three match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 28 MarForfar Ath.0 - 3MontroseSCD3
2008/2009Sat 07 MarMontrose1-3Forfar Ath.SCD3
2008/2009Sat 22 NovMontrose1 - 0Forfar Ath.SCD3
2008/2009Sat 13 SepForfar Ath.0 - 1MontroseSCD3
2007/2008Sat 05 AprMontrose2 - 2Forfar Ath.SCD3
2007/2008Sat 16 FebForfar Ath.1 - 1MontroseSCD3
2007/2008Sat 15 DecMontrose0 - 1Forfar Ath.SCD3

Recent respective form guides

Montrose have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Gable Endies in those games, with 8 conceded.

The Loons have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 13 goals for the Loons, and 15 goals against.

Montrose are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 1 points from 2 matches. Forfar Ath. are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 4 points from 2 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Montrose6222498
Forfar Ath.6321131311

FootyMad's prediction ...

Montrose are performing very well at home, but your FootyMad panel reckons that the overall quality of Forfar Ath. will prove too much for the homesters. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Montrose Unbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Forfar Ath. Undefeated in last 4 away games.