FootyMAD's Airdrie United match preview

Last updated : 20 January 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Airdrie United v Clyde fixture

Clyde face a trip to Airdrie United at Shyberry Excelsior Stadium on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 31 of the 82 previous games, with the hosts winning just 29.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, as the visitors ran out cosy 1 - 3 winners in a Scottish Division One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 26 NovClyde1 - 0Airdrie Utd.SCD1
2005/2006Sat 01 OctAirdrie Utd.1 - 3ClydeSCD1
2004/2005Sat 19 MarAirdrie Utd.2 - 4ClydeSCD1
2004/2005Sat 01 JanClyde1 - 0Airdrie Utd.SCD1
2004/2005Sat 13 NovAirdrie Utd.3 - 1ClydeSCD1
2004/2005Sat 11 SepClyde1 - 2Airdrie Utd.SCD1
2004/2005Tue 24 AugAirdrie Utd.0 - 1ClydeSLGC

Recent respective form guides

Airdrie United have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. In this time, The Diamonds have rattled up an impressive 19 goals, and conceded 7.

Clyde have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Bully Wee's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.

Airdrie Utd. see themselves just below half way in the Bells Scottish Division One, showing a record of 30 points from their 23 games played so far, Clyde's 36 points from 23 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 5th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Airdrie Utd.6402161112
Clyde63031099

FootyMad's prediction ...

Clyde have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Airdrie Utd. may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Airdrie Utd. 5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Clyde Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.