History of the East Fife v Arbroath fixture
East Fife prepare to entertain Arbroath at Bayview Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 62 games played, Fifers have recorded 31 wins, and Arbroath have come away with 22 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Bayview Stadium was two seasons ago, in March 2010, with East Fife running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a Scottish Division Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Sat 20 Aug | Arbroath | 3 - 0 | East Fife | Scottish Division Two |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 01 May | Arbroath | 2 - 2 | East Fife | Scottish Division Two |
| 2009/2010 | Tue 16 Mar | East Fife | 3-1 | Arbroath | Scottish Division Two |
| 2009/2010 | Wed 27 Jan | Arbroath | 0 - 1 | East Fife | Scottish Division Two |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 22 Aug | East Fife | 1 - 1 | Arbroath | Scottish Division Two |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 04 Apr | East Fife | 0 - 0 | Arbroath | Scottish Division Two |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 17 Jan | Arbroath | 0 - 2 | East Fife | Scottish Division Two |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
East Fife have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 13 goals have been scored by the Fifers in those games, with 10 conceded.
Arbroath have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
East Fife are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 19 points from 16 matches.
Arbroath are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 32 points from 17 games.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Fife | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 6 |
| Arbroath | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 6 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
East Fife are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| East Fife | 6 games since last home draw. Latest 3 games ended in defeat. Not won in the 3 most recent games. |
| Arbroath | Not won in previous 3 away matches. An overall losing run of 2 games. No win in the 5 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here