Fixture between Montrose vs Airdrieonians is shaping up to be one of those affairs where momentum flies out the window. Underway
Montrose’s been hot and cold, their showings swinging from brilliant to head-scratching. Meanwhile, Airdrieonians’s scrapping through a slump, their rearguard looking unstable.
Checking past contests, it’s a crapshoot. Montrose’s enjoyed the edge lately, but footy’s got a short memory.
For what it’s worth: Both sides’ve got holes. Montrose’s center park’s sputtering, while Airdrieonians’s forwards needs a killer instinct.
When it comes to the League Cup, this fixture carries added significance. The division’s fight for European places means every point counts, and both clubs know a positive result here could change narratives in the table. How they’ve fared lately in the League Cup suggests neither team can afford lapses, making this tie even more unmissable.
But hey, there’s something about this one—who knows, it’s the fixture where a player delivers.
Final thought: This ain't just another fixture—it's unmissable football with implications at both ends of the table. Tune in.From the better box:
If you’re playing this one, here’s the real talk.
Montrose at 3.77 to win feels tight given their Jekyll-and-Hyde act in the League Cup this term. Their xG (expected goals) suggest they’re due a regression — analytics guys would steer clear.
Airdrieonians’s 1.79 line smells value, especially if their center forward (CF) shakes off his cold streak.
The wise guys’ll likely poke at the Draw 3.74 — these derbies often follow scripts, and occasion can kill attacking flow.
The latest head-to-head games of contenders in every tournament. Following this data we conclude that Airdrieonians has better chance.
Over the last meetings Montrose holds wins - 3, losses - 1 and draws - 1. Airdrieonians on the other hand holds the following results from the latest games: wins - 3, losses - 2 and draws - 0. Based on the games played we can assume that Montrose at the moment is in better form, unlike Airdrieonians.
Montrose: Bonnyrigg Rose – (Win 4:1), Alloa Athletic – (Loss 2:1), Civil Service Strollers – (Draw 2:2), Huntly – (Win 3:1), Deveronvale – (Win 2:0).
Airdrieonians: Bonnyrigg Rose – (Win 3:0), Dundee – (Win 0:1), St. Mirren – (Loss 0:2), Albion Rovers – (Win 7:0), Penybont – (Loss 1:2).
