FootyMAD's Raith Rovers match preview

Last updated : 10 April 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Raith Rovers v Alloa Athletic fixture

Alloa Ath. face a trip to Raith Rovers at Stark's Park on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Wasps will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 24 and win only 9 of the 43 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, when they played out a goalless draw in a Scottish F.A. Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 24 JanAlloa Ath.0 - 0Raith RoversSCD2
2008/2009Tue 09 DecAlloa Ath.2 - 1Raith RoversSFAC
2008/2009Sat 29 NovRaith Rovers0 - 0Alloa Ath.SFAC
2008/2009Sat 01 NovRaith Rovers4 - 1Alloa Ath.SCD2
2008/2009Sat 16 AugAlloa Ath.1 - 1Raith RoversSCD2
2007/2008Sat 23 FebAlloa Ath.2 - 0Raith RoversSCD2
2007/2008Sat 29 DecRaith Rovers3 - 2Alloa Ath.SCD2

Recent respective form guides

Raith Rovers have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 6.

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

Raith Rovers are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 63 points from 31 games. Alloa Ath. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 33 points from 31 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Raith Rovers650111115
Alloa Ath.6213877

FootyMad's prediction ...

Alloa Ath. have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Raith Rovers may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Raith Rovers Won their latest 4 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Alloa Ath. Not won in previous 2 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.