FootyMAD's Stranraer match preview

Last updated : 01 April 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Stirling Albion v Stranraer fixture

Stirling Alb. prepare to entertain Stranraer at Forthbank Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Binos are clearly on top, having won 24 and lost only 8 of the 40 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Forthbank Stadium was earlier this season, 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:
2004/2005Sat 29 JanStranraer0 - 3Stirling Alb.SCD2
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

Recent respective form guides

Stirling Albion have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. While Binos have scored 7, a worringly large 10 have been leaked at the other end.

Stranraer have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The The Blues's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Stirling Alb. are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 44 points from 30 games. Stranraer are holding the final promotion place in the Bells Scottish Division Two, and have accumulated 56 points from the 30 games they have played so far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stirling Alb.61239165
Stranraer62229108

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your number one FootyMad panel have studied this game long and hard, and cannot separate the two. A draw for the Binos. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Stirling Alb. 4 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Stranraer Not won in previous 2 away matches.
4 games since last defeat.