FootyMAD's Airdrie United match preview

Last updated : 14 March 2008 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 Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 27 of the 75 previous games, with the Rovers winning just 26.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Stark's Park was earlier this season, the Rovers carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a Scottish Division Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 02 FebAirdrie Utd.3 - 0Raith RoversSCD2
2007/2008Sat 20 OctRaith Rovers2-1Airdrie Utd.SCD2
2007/2008Sat 04 AugAirdrie Utd.0 - 1Raith RoversSCD2
2006/2007Tue 08 AugRaith Rovers1 - 2Airdrie Utd.SLGC
2005/2006Tue 09 AugRaith Rovers2 - 0Airdrie Utd.SLGC
2004/2005Sat 07 MayRaith Rovers0 - 1Airdrie Utd.SCD1
2004/2005Sat 19 FebAirdrie Utd.2 - 1Raith RoversSCD1

Recent respective form guides

Raith Rovers have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Rovers in those games, with 9 conceded.

The The Diamonds have had a decent run of form away from home recently, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The games have constituted a decent return of 12 goals for the The Diamonds, and 6 goals against.

Raith Rovers are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 47 points from 29 games. Airdrie Utd. are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 53 points from 28 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Raith Rovers61056133
Airdrie Utd.641111313

FootyMad's prediction ...

Raith Rovers are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Raith Rovers 6 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 13 .
Airdrie Utd. Undefeated in last 4 away games.
4 games since last defeat.