FootyMAD's Arbroath match preview

Last updated : 27 March 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Brechin City v Arbroath fixture

Brechin City prepare to entertain Arbroath at Glebe Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 39 games played, The City have recorded 18 wins, and Arbroath have come away with 14 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Glebe Park was earlier this season, with Brechin City running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a Scottish Division Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 07 MarArbroath0 - 0Brechin CitySCD2
2008/2009Sat 08 NovArbroath1 - 2Brechin CitySCD2
2008/2009Sat 13 SepBrechin City3-1ArbroathSCD2
2006/2007Tue 15 AugBrechin City1 - 2ArbroathSCC
2004/2005Sat 19 MarArbroath1 - 4Brechin CitySCD2
2004/2005Wed 09 FebBrechin City4 - 3ArbroathSCD2
2004/2005Sat 13 NovArbroath2 - 2Brechin CitySCD2

Recent respective form guides

Brechin City have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The The City's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

The away form of Arbroath is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. The The Red Lichties's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Brechin City are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 50 points from 29 games. Arbroath are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 29 points from 29 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Brechin City64117713
Arbroath6123465

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but I think that The City's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Arbroath. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Brechin City 6 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Arbroath Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
An overall losing run of 3 games.
No win in the 5 most recent games.