FootyMAD's Hamilton Academical match preview

Last updated : 01 January 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Hamilton Academical v Airdrie United fixture

Airdrie Utd. face a trip to Hamilton Academical at New Douglas Park on Monday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 78 games played, The Diamonds have recorded 26 wins, and Hamilton Ac. have come away with 29 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a Scottish Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 12 NovAirdrie Utd.2 - 2Hamilton Ac.SCD1
2005/2006Sat 17 SepHamilton Ac.1 - 1Airdrie Utd.SCD1
2004/2005Sat 09 AprHamilton Ac.1 - 1Airdrie Utd.SCD1
2004/2005Tue 08 MarAirdrie Utd.1 - 0Hamilton Ac.SCD1
2004/2005Sat 27 NovHamilton Ac.1 - 3Airdrie Utd.SCD1
2004/2005Sat 02 OctAirdrie Utd.0 - 2Hamilton Ac.SCD1
2003/2004Sat 01 MayAirdrie Utd.1 - 1Hamilton Ac.SCD2

Recent respective form guides

Hamilton Academical are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 13 goals for the Accies, with 4 goals against.

In complete contrast to Hamilton Ac., Airdrie Utd. are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 leaked at the wrong end.

Hamilton Ac. are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 35 points from 21 games. Airdrie Utd. see themselves just below half way in the Bells Scottish Division One, showing a record of 30 points from their 21 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hamilton Ac.6222998
Airdrie Utd.642017514

FootyMad's prediction ...

This promises to be an excellent test for the in-form The Diamonds, but one which I believe will end in stalemate. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Hamilton Ac. Unbeaten in the last 10 home games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Airdrie Utd. Undefeated in last 3 away games.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.