FootyMAD's Stranraer match preview

Last updated : 28 January 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Stranraer v Stirling Albion fixture

Stirling Alb. face a trip to Stranraer at Stair Park on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 14 of the 40 previous games, with the hosts winning just 13.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, when they played out a goalless draw in a Scottish Division Two match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 27 NovStirling Alb.1 - 1StranraerSCD2
2004/2005Sat 18 SepStranraer0 - 0Stirling Alb.SCD2
2003/2004Sat 08 MayStirling Alb.2 - 2StranraerSCD3
2003/2004Sat 06 MarStranraer1 - 1Stirling Alb.SCD3
2003/2004Sat 25 OctStirling Alb.1 - 0StranraerSCD3
2003/2004Sat 16 AugStranraer0 - 1Stirling Alb.SCD3
2002/2003Mon 13 JanStranraer4 - 1Stirling Alb.SFAC

Recent respective form guides

Stranraer have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. Only 3 goals have been registered in this time, with 4 in the wrong end.

The away form of Stirling Alb. is pretty dire, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. While the Binos have hit 5 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Stranraer are holding the final promotion place in the Bells Scottish Division Two, and have accumulated 42 points from the 20 games they have played so far. Stirling Alb.'s 30 points from 21 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 5th position.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stranraer6213877
Stirling Alb.61145124

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the The Blues, as the Binos have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Stranraer Been beaten in each of their previous 3 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Stirling Alb. Lost each of the previous 4 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
No win in the 5 most recent games.