FootyMAD's Stranraer match preview

Last updated : 18 August 2006 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 41 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Forthbank Stadium was just last season, in April 2005, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline 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 02 AprStirling Alb.1-1StranraerSCD2
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

Recent respective form guides

Stirling Albion have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 12 to 10.

The away form of Stranraer is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the The Blues have hit 6 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Stirling Alb.'s total of 3 points from their 2 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Bells Scottish Division Two. Stranraer find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 2 games have yielded only 0 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stirling Alb.62044126
Stranraer61056143

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but I think that Binos's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Stranraer. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Stirling Alb. 6 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 11 .
Stranraer Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
An overall losing run of 4 games.
No win in the 4 most recent games.