FM Preview: Berwick Rangers v Albion Rovers 23 Nov 2013

Last updated : 22 November 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Berwick Rangers v Albion Rovers fixture

Albion Rovers pack their bags to visit Berwick Rangers at Shielfield Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 63 games played, Wee Rovers have recorded 17 wins, and Berwick Rangers have come away with 29 victories.

The previous match played between the two at Shielfield Park was within the last three years, in May 2011, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a Scottish League 2 match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2013/2014 Sat 14 Sep Albion Rvs. 0 - 2 Berwick Rgrs. Scottish League 2
2010/2011 Sat 07 May Berwick Rgrs. 2-2 Albion Rvs. Scottish League 2
2010/2011 Tue 15 Mar Berwick Rgrs. 1 - 6 Albion Rvs. Scottish League 2
2010/2011 Sat 26 Feb Albion Rvs. 0 - 1 Berwick Rgrs. Scottish League 2
2010/2011 Sat 07 Aug Albion Rvs. 2 - 2 Berwick Rgrs. Scottish League 2
2009/2010 Sat 24 Apr Berwick Rgrs. 1 - 2 Albion Rvs. Scottish League 2
2009/2010 Tue 09 Mar Albion Rvs. 4 - 1 Berwick Rgrs. Scottish League 2

For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here

Recent respective form guides

Berwick Rangers 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 Borderers in those games, with 9 conceded.

Albion Rovers have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Wee Rovers's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 10 goals for and 8 against.

Berwick Rangers are stuck down in the relegation zone of Scottish League 2 with a return of just 13 points from their 12 games thus far.

Albion Rovers are stuck down in the relegation zone of Scottish League 2 with a return of just 15 points from their 12 games thus far.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Berwick Rangers 6 2 1 3 10 10 7
Albion Rovers 6 2 2 2 6 5 8

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FootyMad's prediction ...

With Albion Rovers only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at Shielfield Park will be a good result. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Berwick Rangers 5 games since last home draw.
Albion Rovers Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.

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