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Albion Rvs. prepare to entertain Arbroath at Cliftonhill on Monday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 26 of the 67 previous games, with the Wee Rovers winning just 25.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Cliftonhill was earlier this season, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a Scottish Division Three match.
For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here
| Recent encounters between the teams: | |||||
| 2005/2006 | Sat 22 Oct | Arbroath | 1 - 2 | Albion Rvs. | SCD3 |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 06 Aug | Albion Rvs. | 2-2 | Arbroath | SCD3 |
| 2004/2005 | Sat 11 Dec | Albion Rvs. | 0 - 1 | Arbroath | SFAC |
| 1997/1998 | Wed 29 Apr | Albion Rvs. | 0 - 2 | Arbroath | SCD3 |
| 1997/1998 | Sat 04 Apr | Albion Rvs. | 0 - 1 | Arbroath | SCD3 |
| 1997/1998 | Sat 20 Dec | Arbroath | 3 - 1 | Albion Rvs. | SCD3 |
| 1997/1998 | Sat 04 Oct | Arbroath | 3 - 0 | Albion Rvs. | SCD3 |
Recent respective form guides
Albion Rovers's disastrous home run has meant they have managed only 2 draws from the last six matches. Wee Rovers have conceded a disappointing 12 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 3 of their own chances.
The away form of Arbroath is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Red Lichties have hit 5 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Albion Rvs. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 14 points from 16 matches. Arbroath lie just outside the playoff positions in the Bells Scottish Division Three, picking up 19 from their 17 games so far.
For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here
| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Albion Rvs. | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 5 |
| Arbroath | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 12 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
These are testing times at Cliftonhill for the Wee Rovers and the Madmen are unable to see past Arbroath claiming victory in a close match.
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Albion Rvs. | Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches. Failed to win in previous 13 home matches. Not drawn a match in their last 3 . |
| Arbroath | Lost each of the previous 3 away matches. Not won in previous 16 away matches. Last drawn game 10 outings ago. |