FootyMAD's Arbroath match preview

Last updated : 25 September 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Alloa Athletic v Arbroath fixture

Alloa Ath. prepare to entertain Arbroath at Recreation Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 76 games played, Wasps have recorded 31 wins, and Arbroath have come away with 21 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Recreation Park was less than a year ago, in March 2009, with Alloa Ath. running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Scottish Division Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 14 MarAlloa Ath.2-0ArbroathSCD2
2008/2009Sat 31 JanArbroath1 - 0Alloa Ath.SCD2
2008/2009Sat 18 OctAlloa Ath.2 - 1ArbroathSCD2
2008/2009Sat 02 AugArbroath4 - 1Alloa Ath.SCD2
2007/2008Wed 15 AugArbroath2 - 0Alloa Ath.SCC
2005/2006Sat 06 MayAlloa Ath.1 - 0ArbroathS23P
2005/2006Wed 03 MayArbroath1 - 1Alloa Ath.S23P

Recent respective form guides

Alloa Athletic have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Arbroath have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Alloa Ath. are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 13 points from 6 games. Arbroath are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 7 points from 6 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Alloa Ath.63124410
Arbroath61145164

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

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