FootyMAD's Clyde match preview

Last updated : 21 February 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Airdrie United v Clyde fixture

Airdrie Utd. prepare to entertain Clyde at Shyberry Excelsior Stadium on Sunday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 33 of the 87 previous games, with the The Diamonds winning just 31.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Shyberry Excelsior Stadium was earlier this season, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a Scottish Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Tue 16 DecClyde1 - 0Airdrie Utd.SCD1
2008/2009Sat 20 SepAirdrie Utd.0-2ClydeSCD1
2007/2008Sat 10 MayClyde2 - 0Airdrie Utd.S12P
2007/2008Wed 07 MayAirdrie Utd.0 - 1ClydeS12P
2006/2007Sat 07 AprClyde0 - 1Airdrie Utd.SCD1
2006/2007Sat 27 JanAirdrie Utd.1 - 0ClydeSCD1
2006/2007Sat 02 DecClyde0 - 0Airdrie Utd.SCD1

Recent respective form guides

Airdrie United have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 6 to 5.

Clyde have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The Bully Wee's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Airdrie Utd. find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 24 games have yielded only 23 points. Clyde are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 27 points from 23 matches.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Airdrie Utd.6213597
Clyde61146104

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but I think that The Diamonds's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Clyde. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Airdrie Utd. Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Clyde Not won in previous 5 away matches.