FootyMAD's Arbroath match preview

Last updated : 09 October 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Stirling Albion v Arbroath fixture

Stirling Alb. prepare to entertain Arbroath at Forthbank Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 44 games played, Binos have recorded 19 wins, and Arbroath have come away with 13 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Forthbank Stadium was less than a year ago, in February 2009, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Scottish Division Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 28 FebStirling Alb.1-1ArbroathSCD2
2008/2009Sat 27 DecArbroath1 - 2Stirling Alb.SCD2
2008/2009Sat 15 NovStirling Alb.0 - 2ArbroathSCD2
2008/2009Sat 30 AugArbroath1 - 2Stirling Alb.SCD2
2008/2009Wed 06 AugArbroath3 - 2Stirling Alb.SLGC
2004/2005Sat 07 MayArbroath3 - 2Stirling Alb.SCD2
2004/2005Mon 27 DecStirling Alb.0 - 3ArbroathSCD2

Recent respective form guides

Stirling Albion have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Binos in those games, with 4 conceded.

The The Red Lichties 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. The The Red Lichties's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 7 against.

Stirling Alb. are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Two, with their 8 games giving them a return of 19 points. Arbroath see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Two, showing a record of 10 points from their 7 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stirling Alb.640211712
Arbroath61143154

FootyMad's prediction ...

Stirling Alb. may be coming up against a decent side in Arbroath, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Binos. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Stirling Alb. 6 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 9 .
Arbroath Last drawn game 6 outings ago.