FootyMAD's Stranraer match preview

Last updated : 27 April 2007 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 15 of the 42 previous games, with the hosts winning just 14.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, the The Blues carving out a narrow 2 - 1 victory 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:
2006/2007Sat 17 FebStirling Alb.0 - 2StranraerSCD2
2006/2007Sat 30 DecStranraer2 - 1Stirling Alb.SCD2
2006/2007Sat 19 AugStirling Alb.3 - 3StranraerSCD2
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

Recent respective form guides

Stranraer have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While The Blues have scored 11, a worringly large 16 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Stirling Alb. however, is much more impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 12 goals for the Binos, and 5 goals against.

Stranraer are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 36 points from 35 matches. Stirling Alb. are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 69 points from 35 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stranraer61329126
Stirling Alb.6303879

FootyMad's prediction ...

Binos have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from Stair Park with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Stranraer 4 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Stirling Alb. Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
An overall losing run of 3 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.