FootyMAD's Alloa Athletic match preview

Last updated : 12 December 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Ayr United v Alloa Athletic fixture

Ayr Utd. prepare to entertain Alloa Athletic at Somerset Park, Ayr on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Honest Men are clearly on top, having won 29 and lost only 10 of the 45 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Somerset Park, Ayr was less than a year ago, in January 2008, with Ayr Utd. running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a Scottish Division Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 09 AugAlloa Ath.0 - 2Ayr Utd.SCD2
2007/2008Sat 29 MarAlloa Ath.1 - 2Ayr Utd.SCD2
2007/2008Sat 19 JanAyr Utd.3-1Alloa Ath.SCD2
2007/2008Sat 10 NovAlloa Ath.2 - 1Ayr Utd.SCD2
2007/2008Sat 01 SepAyr Utd.2 - 0Alloa Ath.SCD2
2006/2007Sat 17 MarAyr Utd.4 - 3Alloa Ath.SCD2
2006/2007Sat 20 JanAlloa Ath.1 - 1Ayr Utd.SCD2

Recent respective form guides

Ayr United are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, A total of 13 goals have been scored by the Honest Men in those games, with 7 conceded.

In complete contrast to Ayr Utd., Alloa Ath. are having a torrid time on their travels, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Wasps have hit 4 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Ayr Utd. are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 31 points from 15 games. Alloa Ath. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 14 points from 16 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Ayr Utd.641116813
Alloa Ath.62229108

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Ayr Utd. fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Honest Men. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Ayr Utd. Unbeaten in the last 6 home games.
Won their latest 4 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Alloa Ath. Not won in previous 14 away matches.