FM Preview: Peterhead v Berwick Rangers 02 Feb 2013

Last updated : 01 February 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Peterhead v Berwick Rangers fixture

Peterhead prepare to entertain Berwick Rangers at Balmoor on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Blue Toon are clearly on top, beating their opponents 5 times from 8 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Balmoor was earlier this season, the Blue Toon carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Scottish Division Three match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Sat 08 Dec Berwick Rgrs. 1 - 1 Peterhead Scottish Division Three
2012/2013 Sat 06 Oct Peterhead 1-0 Berwick Rgrs. Scottish Division Three
2011/2012 Sat 24 Mar Peterhead 1 - 2 Berwick Rgrs. Scottish Division Three
2011/2012 Tue 28 Feb Berwick Rgrs. 0 - 1 Peterhead Scottish Division Three
2011/2012 Tue 20 Dec Peterhead 1 - 0 Berwick Rgrs. Scottish Division Three
2011/2012 Sat 17 Sep Berwick Rgrs. 2 - 1 Peterhead Scottish Division Three
2010/2011 Sat 31 Jul Peterhead 1 - 0 Berwick Rgrs. Scottish League Cup

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Recent respective form guides

Peterhead have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. These games have seen the Blue Toon score just 6 goals, though they have conceded 3.

Berwick Rangers have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. While the Borderers have hit 11 goals, 16 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Peterhead's total of 30 points from their 22 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Irn Bru Scottish Division Three.

Berwick Rangers see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, showing a record of 25 points from their 19 games played so far,

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Peterhead 6 2 2 2 5 2 8
Berwick Rangers 6 2 1 3 12 14 7

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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 Blue Toon. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Peterhead Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Berwick Rangers 7 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.

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