FM Preview: Airdrie United v Brechin City 17 Dec 2011

Last updated : 16 December 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Airdrie United v Brechin City fixture

Airdrie United prepare to entertain Brechin City at Shyberry Excelsior Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Diamonds are clearly on top, having won 16 and lost only 6 of the 27 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Shyberry Excelsior Stadium was less than a year ago, in January 2011, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a Scottish Division Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sat 15 Oct Brechin City 1 - 1 Airdrie Utd. Scottish Division Two
2010/2011 Tue 05 Apr Brechin City 1 - 2 Airdrie Utd. Scottish Division Two
2010/2011 Sat 15 Jan Airdrie Utd. 2-2 Brechin City Scottish Division Two
2010/2011 Sat 23 Oct Brechin City 3 - 1 Airdrie Utd. Scottish Division Two
2010/2011 Sat 11 Sep Airdrie Utd. 1 - 1 Brechin City Scottish Division Two
2009/2010 Sat 08 May Airdrie Utd. 0 - 1 Brechin City Scottish League Play-Offs (Lvls 2&3)
2009/2010 Wed 05 May Brechin City 2 - 1 Airdrie Utd. Scottish League Play-Offs (Lvls 2&3)

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

Recent respective form guides

Airdrie United have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. In this time, Diamonds have rattled up an impressive 25 goals, and conceded 13.

Brechin City have an average recent record on the road, losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. These low-scoring games have seen just 5 goals scored and conceded.

Airdrie United see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Two, showing a record of 18 points from their 16 games played so far,

Brechin City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 15 points from 15 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Airdrie United 6 2 3 1 25 16 9
Brechin City 6 2 2 2 6 7 8

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FootyMad's prediction ...

None of the two sides are showing much worthwhile form at present, so the Madmen can look no further than a single point for the Diamonds. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Airdrie United Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Unbeaten run of 5 matches.
Brechin City Previous 3 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 5 away matches.
No win in the 2 most recent games.

For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here