FM Preview: Airdrie United v Livingston 23 Apr 2011

Last updated : 22 April 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Airdrie United v Livingston fixture

Livingston 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 8 of the 18 previous games, with the hosts winning just 4.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, with Livingston inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the The Diamonds in a Scottish Division Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Tue 15 Feb Livingston 2 - 0 Airdrie Utd. Scottish Division Two
2010/2011 Sat 13 Nov Airdrie Utd. 0-1 Livingston Scottish Division Two
2010/2011 Sat 21 Aug Livingston 2 - 1 Airdrie Utd. Scottish Division Two
2008/2009 Sat 07 Mar Airdrie Utd. 4 - 4 Livingston Scottish Division One
2008/2009 Sat 03 Jan Livingston 1 - 1 Airdrie Utd. Scottish Division One
2008/2009 Sat 08 Nov Airdrie Utd. 0 - 0 Livingston Scottish Division One
2008/2009 Sat 13 Sep Livingston 1 - 2 Airdrie Utd. Scottish Division One

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Recent respective form guides

Airdrie United have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A generous 10 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The Livi have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with a marvellous return of five wins and one defeat from the last six. These six games have produced a glut of goals, with the Livi scoring 15 and conceding 3.

Airdrie United lie just outside the playoff positions in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Two, picking up 47 points from their 33 games so far.

Livingston are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Two, with their 33 games giving them a return of 75 points.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Airdrie United 6 5 0 1 13 7 15
Livingston 6 4 2 0 14 4 14

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Livi out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Airdrie United. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Airdrie United Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Livingston 5 successive away victories.
10 games since last away draw.
12 games since last defeat.

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