FootyMAD's Raith Rovers match preview

Last updated : 23 March 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Brechin City v Raith Rovers fixture

Brechin City prepare to entertain Raith Rovers at Glebe Park on Tuesday evening, looking to improve on a dire past record against their opponents. It does not make pleasant reading, winning 25.81 of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Glebe Park was earlier this season, with Brechin City running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Scottish Division Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 22 NovRaith Rovers2 - 2Brechin CitySCD2
2008/2009Sat 27 SepBrechin City2-0Raith RoversSCD2
2007/2008Sat 12 AprRaith Rovers1 - 1Brechin CitySCD2
2007/2008Sat 09 FebBrechin City3 - 2Raith RoversSCD2
2007/2008Sat 08 DecRaith Rovers1 - 1Brechin CitySCD2
2007/2008Sat 29 SepBrechin City0 - 1Raith RoversSCD2
2006/2007Sat 17 MarBrechin City1 - 2Raith RoversSCD2

Recent respective form guides

Brechin City have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Raith Rovers have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Rovers's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 6 against.

Brechin City are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 50 points from 28 games. Raith Rovers are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 57 points from 29 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Brechin City64119713
Raith Rovers63218511

FootyMad's prediction ...

None of the two sides are showing much worthwhile form at present, so the Madmen can look no further than a single point for the The City. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Brechin City Won 3 successive home games.
5 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Raith Rovers Undefeated in last 4 away games.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.