FM Preview: Livingston v Forfar Athletic 10 Apr 2010

Last updated : 09 April 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Livingston v Forfar Athletic fixture

Livingston prepare to entertain Forfar Athletic at Almondvale Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Livi are clearly on top, having won 16 and lost only 4 of the 29 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Almondvale Stadium was earlier this season, with Forfar Ath. inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Livi in a Scottish Division Three match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 06 FebForfar Ath.2 - 2LivingstonSCD3
2009/2010Sat 12 DecLivingston1-2Forfar Ath.SCD3
2009/2010Sat 10 OctForfar Ath.0 - 1LivingstonSCD3
2008/2009Tue 12 AugLivingston1 - 0Forfar Ath.SCC
1998/1999Sat 08 MayForfar Ath.1 - 2LivingstonSCD2
1998/1999Sat 20 FebLivingston5 - 0Forfar Ath.SCD2
1998/1999Sat 12 DecForfar Ath.1 - 2LivingstonSCD2

Recent respective form guides

Livingston could not have a more impressive recent home form, having won each of the last six games. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 11 goals for the Livi, with 3 goals against.

The Loons 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 10 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Livingston are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, with their 30 games giving them a return of 67 points. Forfar Ath. are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 53 points from 31 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Livingston64115313
Forfar Ath.641112613

FootyMad's prediction ...

Livingston may be coming up against a decent side in Forfar Ath., but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Livi. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Livingston Won 6 successive home games.
12 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Forfar Ath. 4 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 4 matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.