FM Preview: Raith Rovers v Airdrie United 26 Apr 2010

Last updated : 25 April 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Raith Rovers v Airdrie United fixture

Raith Rovers prepare to entertain Airdrie United at Stark's Park on Monday evening, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 28 of the 79 previous games, with the Rovers winning just 27.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Stark's Park was earlier this season, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Scottish F.A. Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Wed 14 AprAirdrie Utd.3 - 0Raith RoversSCD1
2009/2010Mon 25 JanRaith Rovers1-1Airdrie Utd.SFAC
2009/2010Tue 15 DecRaith Rovers1 - 1Airdrie Utd.SCD1
2009/2010Sat 10 OctAirdrie Utd.1 - 2Raith RoversSCD1
2007/2008Sat 03 MayAirdrie Utd.2 - 2Raith RoversS12P
2007/2008Wed 30 AprRaith Rovers0 - 2Airdrie Utd.S12P
2007/2008Sat 15 MarRaith Rovers1 - 0Airdrie Utd.SCD2

Recent respective form guides

Raith Rovers are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. While Rovers have scored 6, a worringly large 9 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Airdrie Utd. is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the The Diamonds have hit 7 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Raith Rovers see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, showing a record of 38 points from their 33 games played so far, Airdrie Utd. find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 34 games have yielded only 30 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Raith Rovers61141104
Airdrie Utd.632112511

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Raith Rovers only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Raith Rovers No sequences of note
Airdrie Utd. 5 games since last defeat.