FM Preview: Livingston v Forfar Athletic 28 Aug 2010

Last updated : 27 August 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 5 of the 30 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Almondvale Stadium was less than a year ago, in April 2010, with Forfar Ath. inflicting a narrow 2-3 defeat upon the Livi in a Scottish Division Three match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 10 AprLivingston2-3Forfar Ath.SCD3
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

Recent respective form guides

Livingston have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Livi in those games, with 7 conceded.

The Loons have had a decent run of form away from home recently, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The Loons's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 9 goals for and 8 against.

Livingston are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 7 points from 3 games. Forfar Ath. are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Two, with their 3 games giving them a return of 7 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Livingston6312111010
Forfar Ath.6411131013

FootyMad's prediction ...

Livi go into their game against Forfar Ath. in confident mood, but FootyMad sees them coming down to earth, with the visitors narrowly taking all three points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Livingston Unbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Forfar Ath. 5 games since last away draw.
No win in the 2 most recent games.