FootyMAD's Berwick Rangers match preview

Last updated : 25 December 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Annan Athletic v Berwick Rangers fixture

Annan Ath. prepare to entertain Berwick Rangers at Galabank on Saturday afternoon, hoping to break their duck against the visitors. Out of their two previous meetings, the Black and Golds have drawn one game and lost the other.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Galabank was less than a year ago, in April 2009, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Scottish Division Three match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 08 AugBerwick Rgrs.2 - 1Annan Ath.SCD3
2008/2009Sat 25 AprAnnan Ath.1-1Berwick Rgrs.SCD3
2008/2009Tue 24 FebBerwick Rgrs.1 - 1Annan Ath.SCD3
2008/2009Sat 13 DecAnnan Ath.1 - 2Berwick Rgrs.SCD3
2008/2009Sat 27 SepBerwick Rgrs.3 - 0Annan Ath.SCD3

Recent respective form guides

Annan Athletic have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These games have seen the Black and Golds score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 3.

The Borderers have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. A generous 11 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Annan Ath. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, picking up 20 points from their 16 games so far. Berwick Rgrs. are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 30 points from 16 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Annan Ath.6222768
Berwick Rgrs.6312111010

FootyMad's prediction ...

Annan Ath. are performing very well at home, but your FootyMad panel reckons that the overall quality of Berwick Rgrs. will prove too much for the homesters. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Annan Ath. 5 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Berwick Rgrs. 5 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.