FootyMAD's Forfar Athletic match preview

Last updated : 03 March 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Peterhead v Forfar Athletic fixture

Peterhead prepare to entertain Forfar Athletic at Balmoor Stadium on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The The Blue Toon won the only previous game contested between the two.

The only previous meeting between Peterhead and Forfar Ath. at was earlier this season, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 4-2 thriller, in a Scottish Division Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Mon 02 JanForfar Ath.0 - 1PeterheadSCD2
2005/2006Sat 05 NovPeterhead4-2Forfar Ath.SCD2
2005/2006Sat 27 AugForfar Ath.3 - 2PeterheadSCD2

Recent respective form guides

Peterhead have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Forfar Ath. have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. Loons have conceded 11 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Peterhead's total of 41 points from their 27 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Bells Scottish Division Two. Forfar Ath. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 25 points from 25 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Peterhead6222678
Forfar Ath.6204486

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Peterhead Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Forfar Ath. Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Last drawn game 23 outings ago.