FootyMAD's Queen of the South match preview

Last updated : 03 September 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Airdrie United v Queen of the South fixture

Airdrie Utd. prepare to entertain Queen of the South at Shyberry Excelsior Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Diamonds are clearly on top, having won 17 and lost only 8 of the 33 games.

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 Challenge Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 31 JulAirdrie Utd.0-2Queen o.t.S.SCC
2001/2002Tue 07 AugAirdrieonians2 - 0Queen o.t.S.SCC
1933/1934Sat 30 DecAirdrieonians2 - 5Queen o.t.S.SPL
1934/1935Sat 30 DecAirdrieonians3 - 1Queen o.t.S.SPL
1987/1988Sat 30 DecAirdrieonians1 - 1Queen o.t.S.SCD1
1988/1989Sat 30 DecAirdrieonians3 - 0Queen o.t.S.SCD1
1988/1989Sat 30 DecAirdrieonians3 - 0Queen o.t.S.SCD1

Recent respective form guides

Airdrie United have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. These games have seen the The Diamonds score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 4.

Queen o.t.S. have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. While the The Doonhamers have hit 8 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Airdrie Utd. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 4 points from 4 matches. Queen o.t.S. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 3 points from 4 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Airdrie Utd.62137107
Queen o.t.S.61055113

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 Queen o.t.S.. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Airdrie Utd. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Queen o.t.S. 13 games since last away draw.
An overall losing run of 4 games.
No win in the 4 most recent games.